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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.07, 18,603.16 and 3,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.07, 18,603.16 and 3,042.15 is: 4,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.07 : 18,603.16 = 3,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.07/18,603.16 = 3,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.07x = 18,603.16 × 3,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.07x = 56,593,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,587.98/12,402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.24

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