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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,380.05, 18,570.35 and 3,020.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,380.05, 18,570.35 and 3,020.13 is: 4,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,380.05 : 18,570.35 = 3,020.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,380.05/18,570.35 = 3,020.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,380.05x = 18,570.35 × 3,020.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,380.05x = 56,084,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084,871.15/12,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.26

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