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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,334.92, 18,502.61 and 4,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,334.92, 18,502.61 and 4,014.90 is: 6,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,334.92 : 18,502.61 = 4,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,334.92/18,502.61 = 4,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,334.92x = 18,502.61 × 4,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,334.92x = 74,286,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286,128.89/12,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.42

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