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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.66, 18,578.08 and 3,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.66, 18,578.08 and 3,025.73 is: 4,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.66 : 18,578.08 = 3,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.66/18,578.08 = 3,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.66x = 18,578.08 × 3,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.66x = 56,212,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,212,260.48/12,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.50

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