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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.62, 18,959.44 and 5,242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.62, 18,959.44 and 5,242.09 is: 7,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.62 : 18,959.44 = 5,242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.62/18,959.44 = 5,242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.62x = 18,959.44 × 5,242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.62x = 99,387,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,387,146.80/12,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.14

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