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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.27, 18,507.44 and 4,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.27, 18,507.44 and 4,015.06 is: 6,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.27 : 18,507.44 = 4,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.27/18,507.44 = 4,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.27x = 18,507.44 × 4,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.27x = 74,308,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308,445.82/12,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.09

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