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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.89, 18,804.78 and 4,215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.89, 18,804.78 and 4,215.93 is: 6,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.89 : 18,804.78 = 4,215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.89/18,804.78 = 4,215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.89x = 18,804.78 × 4,215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.89x = 79,279,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,279,636.15/12,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.21

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