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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369, 18,552.06 and 3,135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369, 18,552.06 and 3,135.08 is: 4,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369 : 18,552.06 = 3,135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369/18,552.06 = 3,135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369x = 18,552.06 × 3,135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369x = 58,162,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162,192.26/12,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.26

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