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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.38, 18,720.56 and 3,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.38, 18,720.56 and 3,246.38 is: 4,869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.38 : 18,720.56 = 3,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.38/18,720.56 = 3,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.38x = 18,720.56 × 3,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.38x = 60,774,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774,051.57/12,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.57

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