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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.67, 18,959.96 and 4,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.67, 18,959.96 and 4,741.39 is: 7,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.67 : 18,959.96 = 4,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.67/18,959.96 = 4,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.67x = 18,959.96 × 4,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.67x = 89,896,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,896,564.74/12,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.26

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