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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.30, 18,550.69 and 3,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.30, 18,550.69 and 3,007.37 is: 4,510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.30 : 18,550.69 = 3,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.30/18,550.69 = 3,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.30x = 18,550.69 × 3,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.30x = 55,788,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788,688.31/12,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.98

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