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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.42, 18,495.36 and 4,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.42, 18,495.36 and 4,011.48 is: 6,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.42 : 18,495.36 = 4,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.42/18,495.36 = 4,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.42x = 18,495.36 × 4,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.42x = 74,193,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,193,766.73/12,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.21

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