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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.41, 18,499.79 and 4,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.41, 18,499.79 and 4,014.40 is: 6,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.41 : 18,499.79 = 4,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.41/18,499.79 = 4,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.41x = 18,499.79 × 4,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.41x = 74,265,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,265,536.90/12,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.03

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