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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.04, 18,803.64 and 3,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.04, 18,803.64 and 3,303.76 is: 4,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.04 : 18,803.64 = 3,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.04/18,803.64 = 3,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.04x = 18,803.64 × 3,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.04x = 62,122,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,122,713.69/12,537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.13

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