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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.52, 18,536.28 and 3,123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.52, 18,536.28 and 3,123.52 is: 4,685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.52 : 18,536.28 = 3,123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.52/18,536.28 = 3,123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.52x = 18,536.28 × 3,123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.52x = 57,898,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898,441.31/12,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.28

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