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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,495.05, 18,742.58 and 3,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,495.05, 18,742.58 and 3,261.05 is: 4,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,495.05 : 18,742.58 = 3,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,495.05/18,742.58 = 3,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,495.05x = 18,742.58 × 3,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,495.05x = 61,120,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120,490.51/12,495.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.58

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