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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376, 18,565.08 and 3,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376, 18,565.08 and 3,142 is: 4,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376 : 18,565.08 = 3,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376/18,565.08 = 3,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376x = 18,565.08 × 3,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376x = 58,331,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,481.36/12,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.27

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