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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.93, 18,987.86 and 6,415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.93, 18,987.86 and 6,415.28 is: 9,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.93 : 18,987.86 = 6,415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.93/18,987.86 = 6,415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.93x = 18,987.86 × 6,415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.93x = 121,812,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,812,359.60/12,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,628.73

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