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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.80, 18,546.94 and 3,004.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.80, 18,546.94 and 3,004.87 is: 4,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.80 : 18,546.94 = 3,004.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.80/18,546.94 = 3,004.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.80x = 18,546.94 × 3,004.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.80x = 55,731,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,731,050.86/12,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.24

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