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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,542.03, 18,806.36 and 4,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,542.03, 18,806.36 and 4,219.28 is: 6,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,542.03 : 18,806.36 = 4,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,542.03/18,806.36 = 4,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,542.03x = 18,806.36 × 4,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,542.03x = 79,349,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349,183.49/12,542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.66

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