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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.08, 18,879.96 and 3,702.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.08, 18,879.96 and 3,702.21 is: 5,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.08 : 18,879.96 = 3,702.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.08/18,879.96 = 3,702.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.08x = 18,879.96 × 3,702.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.08x = 69,897,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,897,524.88/12,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.56

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