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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,574.06, 18,863.39 and 4,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,574.06, 18,863.39 and 4,141.04 is: 6,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,574.06 : 18,863.39 = 4,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,574.06/18,863.39 = 4,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,574.06x = 18,863.39 × 4,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,574.06x = 78,114,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,114,052.53/12,574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.32

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