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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.52, 18,533.28 and 3,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.52, 18,533.28 and 3,121.52 is: 4,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.52 : 18,533.28 = 3,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.52/18,533.28 = 3,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.52x = 18,533.28 × 3,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.52x = 57,852,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,852,004.19/12,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.28

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