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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,638.43, 18,957.52 and 3,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,638.43, 18,957.52 and 3,278.40 is: 4,917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,638.43 : 18,957.52 = 3,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,638.43/18,957.52 = 3,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,638.43x = 18,957.52 × 3,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,638.43x = 62,150,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,317.18/12,638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.57

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