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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,494.49, 18,741.72 and 3,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,494.49, 18,741.72 and 3,260.49 is: 4,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,494.49 : 18,741.72 = 3,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,494.49/18,741.72 = 3,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,494.49x = 18,741.72 × 3,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,494.49x = 61,107,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107,190.64/12,494.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.73

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