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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.63, 18,545.25 and 3,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.63, 18,545.25 and 3,003.72 is: 4,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.63 : 18,545.25 = 3,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.63/18,545.25 = 3,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.63x = 18,545.25 × 3,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.63x = 55,704,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,738.33/12,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.53

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