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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.70, 18,919.85 and 4,291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.70, 18,919.85 and 4,291.31 is: 6,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.70 : 18,919.85 = 4,291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.70/18,919.85 = 4,291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.70x = 18,919.85 × 4,291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.70x = 81,190,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,190,967.35/12,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.75

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