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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.41, 18,498.79 and 4,012.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.41, 18,498.79 and 4,012.47 is: 6,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.41 : 18,498.79 = 4,012.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.41/18,498.79 = 4,012.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.41x = 18,498.79 × 4,012.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.41x = 74,225,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,928.61/12,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.77

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