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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.73, 18,856.07 and 3,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.73, 18,856.07 and 3,210.76 is: 4,816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.73 : 18,856.07 = 3,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.73/18,856.07 = 3,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.73x = 18,856.07 × 3,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.73x = 60,542,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542,246.86/12,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.13

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