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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,585.69, 18,878.38 and 3,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,585.69, 18,878.38 and 3,225.63 is: 4,838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,585.69 : 18,878.38 = 3,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,585.69/18,878.38 = 3,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,585.69x = 18,878.38 × 3,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,585.69x = 60,894,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,894,668.88/12,585.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.41

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