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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.13, 18,451.76 and 3,067.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.13, 18,451.76 and 3,067.13 is: 4,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.13 : 18,451.76 = 3,067.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.13/18,451.76 = 3,067.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.13x = 18,451.76 × 3,067.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.13x = 56,593,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,946.65/12,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.71

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