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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.01, 18,747.03 and 3,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.01, 18,747.03 and 3,264.01 is: 4,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.01 : 18,747.03 = 3,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.01/18,747.03 = 3,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.01x = 18,747.03 × 3,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.01x = 61,190,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190,493.39/12,498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.02

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