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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,636.02, 18,949.92 and 4,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,636.02, 18,949.92 and 4,200.26 is: 6,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,636.02 : 18,949.92 = 4,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,636.02/18,949.92 = 4,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,636.02x = 18,949.92 × 4,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,636.02x = 79,594,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594,569.21/12,636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.02

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