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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.32, 18,751.96 and 3,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.32, 18,751.96 and 3,267.32 is: 4,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.32 : 18,751.96 = 3,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.32/18,751.96 = 3,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.32x = 18,751.96 × 3,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.32x = 61,268,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,653.95/12,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.97

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