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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.12, 18,365.94 and 4,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.12, 18,365.94 and 4,036.12 is: 6,054.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.12 : 18,365.94 = 4,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.12/18,365.94 = 4,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.12x = 18,365.94 × 4,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.12x = 74,127,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,127,137.75/12,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.10

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