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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.37, 18,764.88 and 3,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.37, 18,764.88 and 3,150.28 is: 4,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.37 : 18,764.88 = 3,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.37/18,764.88 = 3,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.37x = 18,764.88 × 3,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.37x = 59,114,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114,626.17/12,510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.25

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