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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.78, 18,891.95 and 4,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.78, 18,891.95 and 4,809.14 is: 7,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.78 : 18,891.95 = 4,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.78/18,891.95 = 4,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.78x = 18,891.95 × 4,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.78x = 90,854,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854,032.42/12,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.20

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