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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.72, 18,519.02 and 4,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.72, 18,519.02 and 4,022.81 is: 6,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.72 : 18,519.02 = 4,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.72/18,519.02 = 4,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.72x = 18,519.02 × 4,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.72x = 74,498,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498,386.14/12,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.84

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