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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.14, 18,356.61 and 4,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.14, 18,356.61 and 4,452.02 is: 6,675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.14 : 18,356.61 = 4,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.14/18,356.61 = 4,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.14x = 18,356.61 × 4,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.14x = 81,723,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,994.85/12,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.08

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