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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.93, 18,375.69 and 3,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.93, 18,375.69 and 3,246.10 is: 4,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.93 : 18,375.69 = 3,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.93/18,375.69 = 3,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.93x = 18,375.69 × 3,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.93x = 59,649,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649,327.31/12,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.57

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