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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.37, 18,399.51 and 3,032.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.37, 18,399.51 and 3,032.37 is: 4,548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.37 : 18,399.51 = 3,032.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.37/18,399.51 = 3,032.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.37x = 18,399.51 × 3,032.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.37x = 55,794,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794,122.14/12,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.54

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