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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.10, 18,487.50 and 3,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.10, 18,487.50 and 3,091.10 is: 4,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.10 : 18,487.50 = 3,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.10/18,487.50 = 3,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.10x = 18,487.50 × 3,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.10x = 57,146,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146,711.25/12,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.61

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