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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368, 18,553.08 and 3,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368, 18,553.08 and 3,134 is: 4,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368 : 18,553.08 = 3,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368/18,553.08 = 3,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368x = 18,553.08 × 3,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368x = 58,145,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,145,352.72/12,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.27

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