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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,485.76, 18,716.80 and 4,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,485.76, 18,716.80 and 4,272 is: 6,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,485.76 : 18,716.80 = 4,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,485.76/18,716.80 = 4,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,485.76x = 18,716.80 × 4,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,485.76x = 79,958,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,958,169.60/12,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.95

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