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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,624.64, 18,939.92 and 4,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,624.64, 18,939.92 and 4,833.44 is: 7,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624.64 : 18,939.92 = 4,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624.64/18,939.92 = 4,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624.64x = 18,939.92 × 4,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624.64x = 91,544,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,544,966.92/12,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.29

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