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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.09, 18,785.49 and 4,204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.09, 18,785.49 and 4,204.17 is: 6,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.09 : 18,785.49 = 4,204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.09/18,785.49 = 4,204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.09x = 18,785.49 × 4,204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.09x = 78,977,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,977,393.49/12,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.04

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