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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,587.44, 18,882.36 and 4,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,587.44, 18,882.36 and 4,269 is: 6,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,587.44 : 18,882.36 = 4,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,587.44/18,882.36 = 4,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,587.44x = 18,882.36 × 4,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,587.44x = 80,608,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,608,794.84/12,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.91

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