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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.04, 18,457.66 and 3,539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.04, 18,457.66 and 3,539.96 is: 5,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.04 : 18,457.66 = 3,539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.04/18,457.66 = 3,539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.04x = 18,457.66 × 3,539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.04x = 65,339,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,339,378.09/12,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.97

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