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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,572.88, 18,859.31 and 3,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,572.88, 18,859.31 and 3,338.88 is: 5,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,572.88 : 18,859.31 = 3,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,572.88/18,859.31 = 3,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,572.88x = 18,859.31 × 3,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,572.88x = 62,968,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,972.97/12,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.32

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