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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,536.50, 18,813.39 and 4,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,536.50, 18,813.39 and 4,328.50 is: 6,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,536.50 : 18,813.39 = 4,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,536.50/18,813.39 = 4,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,536.50x = 18,813.39 × 4,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,536.50x = 81,433,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,433,758.62/12,536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.73

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