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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.80, 18,749.90 and 3,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.80, 18,749.90 and 3,265.80 is: 4,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.80 : 18,749.90 = 3,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.80/18,749.90 = 3,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.80x = 18,749.90 × 3,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.80x = 61,233,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233,423.42/12,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.75

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