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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.05, 18,793.09 and 3,168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.05, 18,793.09 and 3,168.95 is: 4,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.05 : 18,793.09 = 3,168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.05/18,793.09 = 3,168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.05x = 18,793.09 × 3,168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.05x = 59,554,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554,316.49/12,529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.30

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