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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.33, 18,715.50 and 3,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.33, 18,715.50 and 3,711.25 is: 5,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.33 : 18,715.50 = 3,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.33/18,715.50 = 3,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.33x = 18,715.50 × 3,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.33x = 69,457,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,457,899.38/12,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.17

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