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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.92, 18,551.64 and 3,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.92, 18,551.64 and 3,007.80 is: 4,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.92 : 18,551.64 = 3,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.92/18,551.64 = 3,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.92x = 18,551.64 × 3,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.92x = 55,799,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799,622.79/12,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.64

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