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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,642.62, 18,965.99 and 4,745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,642.62, 18,965.99 and 4,745.75 is: 7,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,642.62 : 18,965.99 = 4,745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,642.62/18,965.99 = 4,745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,642.62x = 18,965.99 × 4,745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,642.62x = 90,007,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,007,870.73/12,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.40

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