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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.91, 18,541.20 and 3,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.91, 18,541.20 and 3,001 is: 4,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.91 : 18,541.20 = 3,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.91/18,541.20 = 3,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.91x = 18,541.20 × 3,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.91x = 55,642,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642,141.20/12,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.46

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