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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.80, 18,549.94 and 3,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.80, 18,549.94 and 3,006.87 is: 4,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.80 : 18,549.94 = 3,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.80/18,549.94 = 3,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.80x = 18,549.94 × 3,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.80x = 55,777,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,777,150.30/12,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.23

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