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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.88, 18,543.36 and 3,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.88, 18,543.36 and 3,128 is: 4,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.88 : 18,543.36 = 3,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.88/18,543.36 = 3,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.88x = 18,543.36 × 3,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.88x = 58,003,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003,630.08/12,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.76

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