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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.46, 18,546.48 and 3,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.46, 18,546.48 and 3,004.55 is: 4,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.46 : 18,546.48 = 3,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.46/18,546.48 = 3,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.46x = 18,546.48 × 3,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.46x = 55,723,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,723,826.48/12,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.77

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