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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.59, 18,959.37 and 4,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.59, 18,959.37 and 4,320.44 is: 6,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.59 : 18,959.37 = 4,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.59/18,959.37 = 4,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.59x = 18,959.37 × 4,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.59x = 81,912,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,912,725.73/12,640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.13

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