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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.72, 18,545.41 and 3,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.72, 18,545.41 and 3,003.81 is: 4,505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.72 : 18,545.41 = 3,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.72/18,545.41 = 3,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.72x = 18,545.41 × 3,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.72x = 55,706,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,706,888.01/12,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.67

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