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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.80, 18,932.70 and 3,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.80, 18,932.70 and 3,261.80 is: 4,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.80 : 18,932.70 = 3,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.80/18,932.70 = 3,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.80x = 18,932.70 × 3,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.80x = 61,754,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754,680.86/12,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.70

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