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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,634.97, 18,952.38 and 3,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,634.97, 18,952.38 and 3,274.97 is: 4,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,634.97 : 18,952.38 = 3,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,634.97/18,952.38 = 3,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,634.97x = 18,952.38 × 3,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,634.97x = 62,068,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068,381.17/12,634.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.43

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