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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.95, 18,512.91 and 4,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.95, 18,512.91 and 4,021.94 is: 6,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.95 : 18,512.91 = 4,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.95/18,512.91 = 4,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.95x = 18,512.91 × 4,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.95x = 74,457,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457,859.53/12,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.91

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