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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,516.76, 18,775.86 and 4,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,516.76, 18,775.86 and 4,196.44 is: 6,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,516.76 : 18,775.86 = 4,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,516.76/18,775.86 = 4,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,516.76x = 18,775.86 × 4,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,516.76x = 78,791,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,791,769.94/12,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.90

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