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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.88, 18,769.56 and 3,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.88, 18,769.56 and 3,279.12 is: 4,918.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.88 : 18,769.56 = 3,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.88/18,769.56 = 3,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.88x = 18,769.56 × 3,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.88x = 61,547,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,547,639.59/12,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.74

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