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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,240.05, 18,367.38 and 4,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,240.05, 18,367.38 and 4,449.47 is: 6,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,240.05 : 18,367.38 = 4,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,240.05/18,367.38 = 4,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,240.05x = 18,367.38 × 4,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,240.05x = 81,725,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725,014.45/12,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.86

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