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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.02, 18,802.26 and 3,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.02, 18,802.26 and 3,301.02 is: 4,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.02 : 18,802.26 = 3,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.02/18,802.26 = 3,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.02x = 18,802.26 × 3,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.02x = 62,066,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066,636.31/12,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.46

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