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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.76, 18,878.33 and 4,690.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.76, 18,878.33 and 4,690.49 is: 7,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.76 : 18,878.33 = 4,690.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.76/18,878.33 = 4,690.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.76x = 18,878.33 × 4,690.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.76x = 88,548,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548,500.24/12,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.14

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