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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.57, 18,552.59 and 3,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.57, 18,552.59 and 3,008.64 is: 4,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.57 : 18,552.59 = 3,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.57/18,552.59 = 3,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.57x = 18,552.59 × 3,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.57x = 55,818,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818,064.38/12,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.90

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