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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.99, 18,563.72 and 3,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.99, 18,563.72 and 3,016.07 is: 4,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.99 : 18,563.72 = 3,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.99/18,563.72 = 3,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.99x = 18,563.72 × 3,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.99x = 55,989,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,989,440.70/12,375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.04

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