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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.23, 18,795.47 and 4,205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.23, 18,795.47 and 4,205.67 is: 6,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.23 : 18,795.47 = 4,205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.23/18,795.47 = 4,205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.23x = 18,795.47 × 4,205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.23x = 79,047,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047,523.29/12,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.05

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