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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,564.70, 18,847.05 and 3,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,564.70, 18,847.05 and 3,204.70 is: 4,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,564.70 : 18,847.05 = 3,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,564.70/18,847.05 = 3,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,564.70x = 18,847.05 × 3,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,564.70x = 60,399,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399,141.14/12,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.05

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