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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.26, 18,879.40 and 3,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.26, 18,879.40 and 3,226.32 is: 4,839.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.26 : 18,879.40 = 3,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.26/18,879.40 = 3,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.26x = 18,879.40 × 3,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.26x = 60,910,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,910,985.81/12,586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.48

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