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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.79, 18,607.48 and 3,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.79, 18,607.48 and 3,170.79 is: 4,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.79 : 18,607.48 = 3,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.79/18,607.48 = 3,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.79x = 18,607.48 × 3,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.79x = 59,000,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,411.51/12,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.26

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