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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.28, 18,520.86 and 3,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.28, 18,520.86 and 3,113.28 is: 4,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.28 : 18,520.86 = 3,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.28/18,520.86 = 3,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.28x = 18,520.86 × 3,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.28x = 57,660,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660,623.02/12,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.90

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