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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.62, 18,909.30 and 4,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.62, 18,909.30 and 4,282.24 is: 6,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.62 : 18,909.30 = 4,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.62/18,909.30 = 4,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.62x = 18,909.30 × 4,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.62x = 80,974,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,974,160.83/12,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.66

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