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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,634.91, 18,952.41 and 3,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,634.91, 18,952.41 and 3,274.26 is: 4,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,634.91 : 18,952.41 = 3,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,634.91/18,952.41 = 3,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,634.91x = 18,952.41 × 3,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,634.91x = 62,055,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,055,117.97/12,634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.40

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