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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.88, 18,501.75 and 4,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.88, 18,501.75 and 4,011.39 is: 6,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.88 : 18,501.75 = 4,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.88/18,501.75 = 4,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.88x = 18,501.75 × 4,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.88x = 74,217,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217,734.93/12,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.88

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