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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.28, 18,506.16 and 4,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.28, 18,506.16 and 4,013.62 is: 6,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.28 : 18,506.16 = 4,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.28/18,506.16 = 4,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.28x = 18,506.16 × 4,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.28x = 74,276,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,276,693.90/12,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.00

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