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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.64, 18,548.26 and 3,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.64, 18,548.26 and 3,005.72 is: 4,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.64 : 18,548.26 = 3,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.64/18,548.26 = 3,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.64x = 18,548.26 × 3,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.64x = 55,750,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,876.05/12,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.53

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