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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,485.94, 18,729 and 3,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,485.94, 18,729 and 3,126.12 is: 4,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,485.94 : 18,729 = 3,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,485.94/18,729 = 3,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,485.94x = 18,729 × 3,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,485.94x = 58,549,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549,101.48/12,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.20

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