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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.97, 18,490.23 and 4,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.97, 18,490.23 and 4,008.10 is: 6,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.97 : 18,490.23 = 4,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.97/18,490.23 = 4,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.97x = 18,490.23 × 4,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.97x = 74,110,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,110,690.86/12,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.59

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