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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,624.88, 18,947.04 and 5,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,624.88, 18,947.04 and 5,704.24 is: 8,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624.88 : 18,947.04 = 5,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624.88/18,947.04 = 5,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624.88x = 18,947.04 × 5,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624.88x = 108,078,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078,463.45/12,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.75

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