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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.32, 18,505.14 and 4,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.32, 18,505.14 and 4,014.46 is: 6,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.32 : 18,505.14 = 4,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.32/18,505.14 = 4,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.32x = 18,505.14 × 4,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.32x = 74,288,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,288,144.32/12,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.39

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