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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.64, 18,545.46 and 3,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.64, 18,545.46 and 3,003.60 is: 4,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.64 : 18,545.46 = 3,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.64/18,545.46 = 3,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.64x = 18,545.46 × 3,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.64x = 55,703,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703,143.66/12,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.40

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