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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.97, 18,507.18 and 4,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.97, 18,507.18 and 4,014.28 is: 6,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.97 : 18,507.18 = 4,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.97/18,507.18 = 4,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.97x = 18,507.18 × 4,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.97x = 74,293,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293,002.53/12,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.98

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