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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.34, 18,538.92 and 3,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.34, 18,538.92 and 3,125.34 is: 4,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.34 : 18,538.92 = 3,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.34/18,538.92 = 3,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.34x = 18,538.92 × 3,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.34x = 57,940,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,940,428.23/12,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.99

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