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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.52, 18,615.36 and 3,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.52, 18,615.36 and 3,050.52 is: 4,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.52 : 18,615.36 = 3,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.52/18,615.36 = 3,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.52x = 18,615.36 × 3,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.52x = 56,786,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786,527.99/12,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.68

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