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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.67, 18,923.64 and 4,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.67, 18,923.64 and 4,295.89 is: 6,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.67 : 18,923.64 = 4,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.67/18,923.64 = 4,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.67x = 18,923.64 × 4,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.67x = 81,293,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,293,875.84/12,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.88

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