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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.12, 18,607.71 and 3,045.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.12, 18,607.71 and 3,045.18 is: 4,567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.12 : 18,607.71 = 3,045.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.12/18,607.71 = 3,045.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.12x = 18,607.71 × 3,045.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.12x = 56,663,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663,826.34/12,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.78

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