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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.38, 18,840.56 and 3,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.38, 18,840.56 and 3,326.38 is: 4,989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.38 : 18,840.56 = 3,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.38/18,840.56 = 3,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.38x = 18,840.56 × 3,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.38x = 62,670,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,670,861.97/12,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.57

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