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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.07, 18,525.10 and 3,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.07, 18,525.10 and 3,116.07 is: 4,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.07 : 18,525.10 = 3,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.07/18,525.10 = 3,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.07x = 18,525.10 × 3,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.07x = 57,725,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,508.36/12,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.10

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