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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,538.76, 18,796.62 and 4,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,538.76, 18,796.62 and 4,325 is: 6,483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,538.76 : 18,796.62 = 4,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,538.76/18,796.62 = 4,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,538.76x = 18,796.62 × 4,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,538.76x = 81,295,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295,381.50/12,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.53

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