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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.54, 18,042.75 and 4,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.54, 18,042.75 and 4,234.74 is: 6,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.54 : 18,042.75 = 4,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.54/18,042.75 = 4,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.54x = 18,042.75 × 4,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.54x = 76,406,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,406,355.14/12,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.62

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