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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,579.76, 18,869.10 and 4,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,579.76, 18,869.10 and 4,259.44 is: 6,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,579.76 : 18,869.10 = 4,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,579.76/18,869.10 = 4,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,579.76x = 18,869.10 × 4,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,579.76x = 80,371,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371,799.30/12,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.98

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