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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.02, 18,538.53 and 3,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.02, 18,538.53 and 3,125.02 is: 4,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.02 : 18,538.53 = 3,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.02/18,538.53 = 3,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.02x = 18,538.53 × 3,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.02x = 57,933,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933,277.02/12,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.53

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