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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.96, 18,835.69 and 4,238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.96, 18,835.69 and 4,238.38 is: 6,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.96 : 18,835.69 = 4,238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.96/18,835.69 = 4,238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.96x = 18,835.69 × 4,238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.96x = 79,832,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832,811.78/12,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.16

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