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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.26, 18,503.12 and 4,015.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.26, 18,503.12 and 4,015.25 is: 6,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.26 : 18,503.12 = 4,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.26/18,503.12 = 4,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.26x = 18,503.12 × 4,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.26x = 74,294,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294,662.62/12,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.95

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