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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.53, 18,608.61 and 3,171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.53, 18,608.61 and 3,171.53 is: 4,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.53 : 18,608.61 = 3,171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.53/18,608.61 = 3,171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.53x = 18,608.61 × 3,171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.53x = 59,017,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,017,764.87/12,405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.38

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