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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.78, 18,508.41 and 4,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.78, 18,508.41 and 4,015.12 is: 6,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.78 : 18,508.41 = 4,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.78/18,508.41 = 4,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.78x = 18,508.41 × 4,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.78x = 74,313,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313,487.16/12,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.25

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