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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.51, 18,861.12 and 9,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.51, 18,861.12 and 9,654.46 is: 14,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.51 : 18,861.12 = 9,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.51/18,861.12 = 9,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.51x = 18,861.12 × 9,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.51x = 182,093,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,093,881.44/12,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.79

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