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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.04, 18,052.32 and 4,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.04, 18,052.32 and 4,243.60 is: 6,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.04 : 18,052.32 = 4,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.04/18,052.32 = 4,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.04x = 18,052.32 × 4,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.04x = 76,606,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,606,825.15/12,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.32

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