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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.40, 18,905.43 and 4,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.40, 18,905.43 and 4,285.26 is: 6,426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.40 : 18,905.43 = 4,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.40/18,905.43 = 4,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.40x = 18,905.43 × 4,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.40x = 81,014,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,682.96/12,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.98

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