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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.52, 18,714.51 and 4,157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.52, 18,714.51 and 4,157.94 is: 6,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.52 : 18,714.51 = 4,157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.52/18,714.51 = 4,157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.52x = 18,714.51 × 4,157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.52x = 77,813,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813,809.71/12,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.32

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