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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,657.26, 18,987.51 and 4,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,657.26, 18,987.51 and 4,865.06 is: 7,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,657.26 : 18,987.51 = 4,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,657.26/18,987.51 = 4,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,657.26x = 18,987.51 × 4,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,657.26x = 92,375,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375,375.40/12,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.21

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