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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,491.13, 18,736.70 and 3,257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,491.13, 18,736.70 and 3,257.13 is: 4,885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,491.13 : 18,736.70 = 3,257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,491.13/18,736.70 = 3,257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,491.13x = 18,736.70 × 3,257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,491.13x = 61,027,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,867.67/12,491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.70

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