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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.10, 18,949.02 and 4,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.10, 18,949.02 and 4,842.12 is: 7,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.10 : 18,949.02 = 4,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.10/18,949.02 = 4,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.10x = 18,949.02 × 4,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.10x = 91,753,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753,428.72/12,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.79

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