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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.37, 18,767.04 and 3,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.37, 18,767.04 and 3,151.47 is: 4,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.37 : 18,767.04 = 3,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.37/18,767.04 = 3,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.37x = 18,767.04 × 3,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.37x = 59,143,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143,763.55/12,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.20

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