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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.68, 18,050.94 and 4,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.68, 18,050.94 and 4,237.48 is: 6,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.68 : 18,050.94 = 4,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.68/18,050.94 = 4,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.68x = 18,050.94 × 4,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.68x = 76,490,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,490,497.23/12,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.01

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