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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.13, 18,481.46 and 4,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.13, 18,481.46 and 4,002.17 is: 6,000.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.13 : 18,481.46 = 4,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.13/18,481.46 = 4,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.13x = 18,481.46 × 4,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.13x = 73,965,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,965,924.76/12,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.26

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