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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,549.70, 18,823.20 and 3,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,549.70, 18,823.20 and 3,315.70 is: 4,973.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,549.70 : 18,823.20 = 3,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,549.70/18,823.20 = 3,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,549.70x = 18,823.20 × 3,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,549.70x = 62,412,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412,084.24/12,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.19

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