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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.46, 18,975.51 and 3,885.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.46, 18,975.51 and 3,885.18 is: 5,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.46 : 18,975.51 = 3,885.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.46/18,975.51 = 3,885.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.46x = 18,975.51 × 3,885.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.46x = 73,723,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,723,271.94/12,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.71

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