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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,536.25, 18,806.49 and 4,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,536.25, 18,806.49 and 4,217.07 is: 6,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,536.25 : 18,806.49 = 4,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,536.25/18,806.49 = 4,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,536.25x = 18,806.49 × 4,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,536.25x = 79,308,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308,284.78/12,536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.32

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