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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.41, 18,356.13 and 3,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.41, 18,356.13 and 3,003.41 is: 4,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.41 : 18,356.13 = 3,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.41/18,356.13 = 3,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.41x = 18,356.13 × 3,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.41x = 55,130,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,877.61/12,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.11

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