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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.83, 18,741.90 and 4,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.83, 18,741.90 and 4,175.90 is: 6,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.83 : 18,741.90 = 4,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.83/18,741.90 = 4,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.83x = 18,741.90 × 4,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.83x = 78,264,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,264,300.21/12,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.73

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