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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.23, 18,559.87 and 3,013.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.23, 18,559.87 and 3,013.25 is: 4,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.23 : 18,559.87 = 3,013.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.23/18,559.87 = 3,013.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.23x = 18,559.87 × 3,013.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.23x = 55,925,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,528.28/12,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.88

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