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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,648.78, 18,972.91 and 4,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,648.78, 18,972.91 and 4,215.89 is: 6,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,648.78 : 18,972.91 = 4,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,648.78/18,972.91 = 4,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,648.78x = 18,972.91 × 4,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,648.78x = 79,987,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,987,781.57/12,648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.76

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