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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,496.08, 18,744.30 and 3,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,496.08, 18,744.30 and 3,262.08 is: 4,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,496.08 : 18,744.30 = 3,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,496.08/18,744.30 = 3,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,496.08x = 18,744.30 × 3,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,496.08x = 61,145,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145,406.14/12,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.17

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