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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.87, 18,975.66 and 5,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.87, 18,975.66 and 5,255.43 is: 7,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.87 : 18,975.66 = 5,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.87/18,975.66 = 5,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.87x = 18,975.66 × 5,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.87x = 99,725,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725,252.83/12,645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.99

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