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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.92, 18,971.11 and 4,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.92, 18,971.11 and 4,323.98 is: 6,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.92 : 18,971.11 = 4,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.92/18,971.11 = 4,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.92x = 18,971.11 × 4,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.92x = 82,030,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,030,700.22/12,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.73

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