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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.26, 18,493.80 and 4,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.26, 18,493.80 and 4,007.30 is: 6,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.26 : 18,493.80 = 4,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.26/18,493.80 = 4,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.26x = 18,493.80 × 4,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.26x = 74,110,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,110,204.74/12,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.90

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