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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.66, 18,979.97 and 4,859.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.66, 18,979.97 and 4,859.82 is: 7,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.66 : 18,979.97 = 4,859.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.66/18,979.97 = 4,859.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.66x = 18,979.97 × 4,859.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.66x = 92,239,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239,213.51/12,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.68

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