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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.12, 18,502.90 and 4,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.12, 18,502.90 and 4,015.10 is: 6,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.12 : 18,502.90 = 4,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.12/18,502.90 = 4,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.12x = 18,502.90 × 4,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.12x = 74,291,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291,000.56/12,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.72

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