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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.52, 18,701.46 and 3,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.52, 18,701.46 and 3,107.52 is: 4,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.52 : 18,701.46 = 3,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.52/18,701.46 = 3,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.52x = 18,701.46 × 3,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.52x = 58,115,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115,160.98/12,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.32

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