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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.13, 18,705.26 and 3,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.13, 18,705.26 and 3,236.13 is: 4,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.13 : 18,705.26 = 3,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.13/18,705.26 = 3,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.13x = 18,705.26 × 3,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.13x = 60,532,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,532,653.04/12,470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.21

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