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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.23, 18,556.87 and 3,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.23, 18,556.87 and 3,011.25 is: 4,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.23 : 18,556.87 = 3,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.23/18,556.87 = 3,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.23x = 18,556.87 × 3,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.23x = 55,879,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,879,406.12/12,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.88

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