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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.62, 18,855.91 and 3,210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.62, 18,855.91 and 3,210.65 is: 4,815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.62 : 18,855.91 = 3,210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.62/18,855.91 = 3,210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.62x = 18,855.91 × 3,210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.62x = 60,539,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,716.91/12,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.97

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