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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.63, 18,546.75 and 3,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.63, 18,546.75 and 3,004.72 is: 4,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.63 : 18,546.75 = 3,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.63/18,546.75 = 3,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.63x = 18,546.75 × 3,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.63x = 55,727,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727,790.66/12,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.03

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