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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,386.88, 18,580.16 and 3,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,386.88, 18,580.16 and 3,027.04 is: 4,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,386.88 : 18,580.16 = 3,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,386.88/18,580.16 = 3,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,386.88x = 18,580.16 × 3,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,386.88x = 56,242,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242,887.53/12,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.52

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