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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.36, 18,072.33 and 4,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.36, 18,072.33 and 4,657.30 is: 6,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.36 : 18,072.33 = 4,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.36/18,072.33 = 4,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.36x = 18,072.33 × 4,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.36x = 84,168,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168,262.51/12,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.29

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