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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.79, 18,874.90 and 7,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.79, 18,874.90 and 7,042.72 is: 10,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.79 : 18,874.90 = 7,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.79/18,874.90 = 7,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.79x = 18,874.90 × 7,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.79x = 132,930,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,930,523.75/12,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.44

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