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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.41, 18,497.06 and 4,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.41, 18,497.06 and 4,009.50 is: 6,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.41 : 18,497.06 = 4,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.41/18,497.06 = 4,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.41x = 18,497.06 × 4,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.41x = 74,163,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,163,962.07/12,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.21

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