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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.30, 18,499.46 and 4,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.30, 18,499.46 and 4,010.15 is: 6,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.30 : 18,499.46 = 4,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.30/18,499.46 = 4,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.30x = 18,499.46 × 4,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.30x = 74,185,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,185,635.72/12,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.56

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