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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.90, 18,054.92 and 4,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.90, 18,054.92 and 4,245.50 is: 6,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.90 : 18,054.92 = 4,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.90/18,054.92 = 4,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.90x = 18,054.92 × 4,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.90x = 76,652,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,652,162.86/12,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.10

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