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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,564.16, 18,846.24 and 3,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,564.16, 18,846.24 and 3,204.88 is: 4,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,564.16 : 18,846.24 = 3,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,564.16/18,846.24 = 3,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,564.16x = 18,846.24 × 3,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,564.16x = 60,399,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399,937.65/12,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.32

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