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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.73, 18,035.40 and 4,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.73, 18,035.40 and 4,629.80 is: 6,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.73 : 18,035.40 = 4,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.73/18,035.40 = 4,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.73x = 18,035.40 × 4,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.73x = 83,500,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500,204.74/12,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.62

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