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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.70, 18,536.55 and 3,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.70, 18,536.55 and 3,123.70 is: 4,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.70 : 18,536.55 = 3,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.70/18,536.55 = 3,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.70x = 18,536.55 × 3,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.70x = 57,902,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,902,621.24/12,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.55

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