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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.92, 18,508.80 and 4,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.92, 18,508.80 and 4,128 is: 6,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.92 : 18,508.80 = 4,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.92/18,508.80 = 4,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.92x = 18,508.80 × 4,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.92x = 76,404,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,404,326.40/12,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.64

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