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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.39, 18,503.25 and 4,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.39, 18,503.25 and 4,015.44 is: 6,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.39 : 18,503.25 = 4,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.39/18,503.25 = 4,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.39x = 18,503.25 × 4,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.39x = 74,298,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,298,670.10/12,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.21

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