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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.08, 18,352.62 and 3,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.08, 18,352.62 and 3,001 is: 4,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.08 : 18,352.62 = 3,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.08/18,352.62 = 3,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.08x = 18,352.62 × 3,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.08x = 55,076,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,076,212.62/12,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.50

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