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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.33, 18,607.59 and 3,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.33, 18,607.59 and 3,045.37 is: 4,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.33 : 18,607.59 = 3,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.33/18,607.59 = 3,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.33x = 18,607.59 × 3,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.33x = 56,666,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666,996.36/12,405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.96

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