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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.02, 18,887.96 and 3,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.02, 18,887.96 and 3,232.02 is: 4,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.02 : 18,887.96 = 3,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.02/18,887.96 = 3,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.02x = 18,887.96 × 3,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.02x = 61,046,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,046,264.48/12,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.01

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