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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.78, 18,719.70 and 3,245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.78, 18,719.70 and 3,245.78 is: 4,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.78 : 18,719.70 = 3,245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.78/18,719.70 = 3,245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.78x = 18,719.70 × 3,245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.78x = 60,760,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,760,027.87/12,479.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.68

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