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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,493.70, 18,740.55 and 3,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,493.70, 18,740.55 and 3,259.70 is: 4,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,493.70 : 18,740.55 = 3,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,493.70/18,740.55 = 3,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,493.70x = 18,740.55 × 3,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,493.70x = 61,088,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088,570.84/12,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.55

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