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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.64, 18,995.77 and 4,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.64, 18,995.77 and 4,769.72 is: 7,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.64 : 18,995.77 = 4,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.64/18,995.77 = 4,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.64x = 18,995.77 × 4,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.64x = 90,604,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,604,504.08/12,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.62

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