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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.44, 18,041.34 and 4,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.44, 18,041.34 and 4,631.12 is: 6,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.44 : 18,041.34 = 4,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.44/18,041.34 = 4,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.44x = 18,041.34 × 4,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.44x = 83,551,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,551,610.50/12,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.02

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