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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.38, 18,715.62 and 3,709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.38, 18,715.62 and 3,709.38 is: 5,565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.38 : 18,715.62 = 3,709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.38/18,715.62 = 3,709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.38x = 18,715.62 × 3,709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.38x = 69,423,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423,346.52/12,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.27

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