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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.03, 18,563.76 and 3,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.03, 18,563.76 and 3,016.12 is: 4,524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.03 : 18,563.76 = 3,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.03/18,563.76 = 3,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.03x = 18,563.76 × 3,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.03x = 55,990,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990,586.04/12,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.12

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