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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.93, 18,908.52 and 5,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.93, 18,908.52 and 5,204.76 is: 7,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.93 : 18,908.52 = 5,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.93/18,908.52 = 5,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.93x = 18,908.52 × 5,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.93x = 98,414,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,414,308.56/12,605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.99

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