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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.68, 18,861.49 and 4,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.68, 18,861.49 and 4,255.54 is: 6,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.68 : 18,861.49 = 4,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.68/18,861.49 = 4,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.68x = 18,861.49 × 4,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.68x = 80,265,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,265,825.15/12,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.62

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