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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.97, 18,488.73 and 4,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.97, 18,488.73 and 4,007.10 is: 6,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.97 : 18,488.73 = 4,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.97/18,488.73 = 4,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.97x = 18,488.73 × 4,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.97x = 74,086,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,086,189.98/12,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.09

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