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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.62, 18,452.50 and 3,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.62, 18,452.50 and 3,067.62 is: 4,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.62 : 18,452.50 = 3,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.62/18,452.50 = 3,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.62x = 18,452.50 × 3,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.62x = 56,605,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605,258.05/12,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.45

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