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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.47, 18,771.70 and 4,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.47, 18,771.70 and 4,192.52 is: 6,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.47 : 18,771.70 = 4,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.47/18,771.70 = 4,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.47x = 18,771.70 × 4,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.47x = 78,700,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,700,623.34/12,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.78

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