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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.13, 18,910.70 and 3,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.13, 18,910.70 and 3,373.13 is: 5,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.13 : 18,910.70 = 3,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.13/18,910.70 = 3,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.13x = 18,910.70 × 3,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.13x = 63,788,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,788,249.49/12,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.70

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