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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,497.76, 18,748.08 and 3,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,497.76, 18,748.08 and 3,264.48 is: 4,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,497.76 : 18,748.08 = 3,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,497.76/18,748.08 = 3,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,497.76x = 18,748.08 × 3,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,497.76x = 61,202,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,732.20/12,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.10

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