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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,381.10, 18,571.69 and 3,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,381.10, 18,571.69 and 3,147.10 is: 4,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,381.10 : 18,571.69 = 3,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,381.10/18,571.69 = 3,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,381.10x = 18,571.69 × 3,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,381.10x = 58,446,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446,965.60/12,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.66

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