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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.49, 18,907.97 and 3,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.49, 18,907.97 and 3,245.40 is: 4,868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.49 : 18,907.97 = 3,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.49/18,907.97 = 3,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.49x = 18,907.97 × 3,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.49x = 61,363,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,363,909.61/12,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.03

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