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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.83, 18,560.46 and 3,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.83, 18,560.46 and 3,013.89 is: 4,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.83 : 18,560.46 = 3,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.83/18,560.46 = 3,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.83x = 18,560.46 × 3,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.83x = 55,939,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939,184.79/12,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.77

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