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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.40, 18,714.60 and 3,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.40, 18,714.60 and 3,242.40 is: 4,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.40 : 18,714.60 = 3,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.40/18,714.60 = 3,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.40x = 18,714.60 × 3,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.40x = 60,680,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680,219.04/12,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.60

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