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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.76, 18,496.86 and 4,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.76, 18,496.86 and 4,010.30 is: 6,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.76 : 18,496.86 = 4,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.76/18,496.86 = 4,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.76x = 18,496.86 × 4,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.76x = 74,177,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177,957.66/12,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.71

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