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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243, 18,367.38 and 4,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243, 18,367.38 and 4,035 is: 6,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243 : 18,367.38 = 4,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243/18,367.38 = 4,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243x = 18,367.38 × 4,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243x = 74,112,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112,378.30/12,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.45

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