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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.87, 18,706.26 and 3,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.87, 18,706.26 and 3,236.87 is: 4,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.87 : 18,706.26 = 3,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.87/18,706.26 = 3,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.87x = 18,706.26 × 3,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.87x = 60,549,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549,731.81/12,470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.29

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