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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.07, 18,523.60 and 3,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.07, 18,523.60 and 3,115.07 is: 4,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.07 : 18,523.60 = 3,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.07/18,523.60 = 3,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.07x = 18,523.60 × 3,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.07x = 57,702,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,702,310.65/12,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.60

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