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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.02, 18,805.26 and 3,303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.02, 18,805.26 and 3,303.02 is: 4,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.02 : 18,805.26 = 3,303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.02/18,805.26 = 3,303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.02x = 18,805.26 × 3,303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.02x = 62,114,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,114,149.89/12,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.46

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