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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.10, 18,513.88 and 4,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.10, 18,513.88 and 4,020.38 is: 6,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.10 : 18,513.88 = 4,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.10/18,513.88 = 4,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.10x = 18,513.88 × 4,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.10x = 74,432,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432,730.25/12,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.29

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