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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.26, 18,492.30 and 4,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.26, 18,492.30 and 4,006.30 is: 6,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.26 : 18,492.30 = 4,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.26/18,492.30 = 4,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.26x = 18,492.30 × 4,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.26x = 74,085,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,085,701.49/12,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.40

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