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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,457.13, 18,685.76 and 3,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,457.13, 18,685.76 and 3,223.13 is: 4,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,457.13 : 18,685.76 = 3,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,457.13/18,685.76 = 3,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,457.13x = 18,685.76 × 3,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,457.13x = 60,226,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226,524.08/12,457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.70

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