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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.08, 18,560.84 and 3,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.08, 18,560.84 and 3,014.14 is: 4,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.08 : 18,560.84 = 3,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.08/18,560.84 = 3,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.08x = 18,560.84 × 3,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.08x = 55,944,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,944,955.21/12,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.14

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