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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.68, 18,491.04 and 4,006.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.68, 18,491.04 and 4,006.51 is: 6,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.68 : 18,491.04 = 4,006.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.68/18,491.04 = 4,006.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.68x = 18,491.04 × 4,006.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.68x = 74,084,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084,490.44/12,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.09

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