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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.02, 18,811.26 and 3,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.02, 18,811.26 and 3,307.02 is: 4,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.02 : 18,811.26 = 3,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.02/18,811.26 = 3,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.02x = 18,811.26 × 3,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.02x = 62,209,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,213.05/12,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.46

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