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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.19, 18,952.86 and 3,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.19, 18,952.86 and 3,274.56 is: 4,911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.19 : 18,952.86 = 3,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.19/18,952.86 = 3,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.19x = 18,952.86 × 3,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.19x = 62,062,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,277.24/12,635.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.86

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