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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.04, 18,907.74 and 3,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.04, 18,907.74 and 3,244.83 is: 4,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.04 : 18,907.74 = 3,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.04/18,907.74 = 3,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.04x = 18,907.74 × 3,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.04x = 61,352,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,401.98/12,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.29

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