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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.52, 18,829.84 and 3,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.52, 18,829.84 and 3,318.52 is: 4,978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.52 : 18,829.84 = 3,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.52/18,829.84 = 3,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.52x = 18,829.84 × 3,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.52x = 62,487,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,200.64/12,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.06

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