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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369, 18,554.58 and 3,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369, 18,554.58 and 3,135 is: 4,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369 : 18,554.58 = 3,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369/18,554.58 = 3,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369x = 18,554.58 × 3,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369x = 58,168,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,608.30/12,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.77

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