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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.20, 18,535.80 and 3,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.20, 18,535.80 and 3,123.20 is: 4,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.20 : 18,535.80 = 3,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.20/18,535.80 = 3,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.20x = 18,535.80 × 3,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.20x = 57,891,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891,010.56/12,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.80

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