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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.63, 18,451.01 and 3,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.63, 18,451.01 and 3,066.63 is: 4,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.63 : 18,451.01 = 3,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.63/18,451.01 = 3,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.63x = 18,451.01 × 3,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.63x = 56,582,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582,420.80/12,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.96

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