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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.69, 18,376.13 and 3,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.69, 18,376.13 and 3,016.69 is: 4,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.69 : 18,376.13 = 3,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.69/18,376.13 = 3,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.69x = 18,376.13 × 3,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.69x = 55,435,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,026.59/12,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.05

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