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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.72, 18,764.64 and 3,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.72, 18,764.64 and 3,277.44 is: 4,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.72 : 18,764.64 = 3,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.72/18,764.64 = 3,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.72x = 18,764.64 × 3,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.72x = 61,499,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,981.72/12,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.78

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