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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,493.96, 18,740.91 and 3,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,493.96, 18,740.91 and 3,259.96 is: 4,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,493.96 : 18,740.91 = 3,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,493.96/18,740.91 = 3,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,493.96x = 18,740.91 × 3,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,493.96x = 61,094,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,570.11/12,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.93

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