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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.98, 18,856.02 and 3,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.98, 18,856.02 and 3,210.92 is: 4,816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.98 : 18,856.02 = 3,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.98/18,856.02 = 3,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.98x = 18,856.02 × 3,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.98x = 60,545,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,545,171.74/12,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.27

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