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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.49, 18,976.78 and 4,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.49, 18,976.78 and 4,330.59 is: 6,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.49 : 18,976.78 = 4,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.49/18,976.78 = 4,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.49x = 18,976.78 × 4,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.49x = 82,180,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,180,760.25/12,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.22

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