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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.29, 18,540.27 and 3,000.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.29, 18,540.27 and 3,000.38 is: 4,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.29 : 18,540.27 = 3,000.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.29/18,540.27 = 3,000.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.29x = 18,540.27 × 3,000.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.29x = 55,627,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627,855.30/12,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.53

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