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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,649.14, 18,973.68 and 3,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,649.14, 18,973.68 and 3,415.14 is: 5,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,649.14 : 18,973.68 = 3,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,649.14/18,973.68 = 3,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,649.14x = 18,973.68 × 3,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,649.14x = 64,797,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,797,773.52/12,649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.70

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