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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,517.20, 18,774.59 and 3,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,517.20, 18,774.59 and 3,283.20 is: 4,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,517.20 : 18,774.59 = 3,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,517.20/18,774.59 = 3,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,517.20x = 18,774.59 × 3,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,517.20x = 61,640,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,717.47/12,517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.48

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