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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.46, 18,852.96 and 6,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.46, 18,852.96 and 6,326.98 is: 9,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.46 : 18,852.96 = 6,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.46/18,852.96 = 6,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.46x = 18,852.96 × 6,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.46x = 119,282,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,282,300.86/12,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.85

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