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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.06, 18,490.11 and 4,005.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.06, 18,490.11 and 4,005.89 is: 6,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.06 : 18,490.11 = 4,005.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.06/18,490.11 = 4,005.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.06x = 18,490.11 × 4,005.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.06x = 74,069,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,069,234.27/12,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.16

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