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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.59, 18,855.93 and 4,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.59, 18,855.93 and 4,250.68 is: 6,376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.59 : 18,855.93 = 4,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.59/18,855.93 = 4,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.59x = 18,855.93 × 4,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.59x = 80,150,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150,524.53/12,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.04

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