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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,494.30, 18,741.45 and 3,260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,494.30, 18,741.45 and 3,260.30 is: 4,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,494.30 : 18,741.45 = 3,260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,494.30/18,741.45 = 3,260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,494.30x = 18,741.45 × 3,260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,494.30x = 61,102,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102,726.01/12,494.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.45

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