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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.23, 18,042.37 and 4,636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.23, 18,042.37 and 4,636.17 is: 6,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.23 : 18,042.37 = 4,636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.23/18,042.37 = 4,636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.23x = 18,042.37 × 4,636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.23x = 83,647,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647,482.93/12,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.26

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