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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.03, 18,397.55 and 3,031.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.03, 18,397.55 and 3,031.03 is: 4,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.03 : 18,397.55 = 3,031.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.03/18,397.55 = 3,031.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.03x = 18,397.55 × 3,031.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.03x = 55,763,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,556.55/12,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.55

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