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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.28, 18,814.80 and 4,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.28, 18,814.80 and 4,221.07 is: 6,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.28 : 18,814.80 = 4,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.28/18,814.80 = 4,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.28x = 18,814.80 × 4,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.28x = 79,418,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,418,587.84/12,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.57

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