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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,448.88, 18,673.80 and 3,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,448.88, 18,673.80 and 3,215.12 is: 4,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,448.88 : 18,673.80 = 3,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,448.88/18,673.80 = 3,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,448.88x = 18,673.80 × 3,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,448.88x = 60,038,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,038,507.86/12,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.80

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