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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.87, 18,519.22 and 4,022.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.87, 18,519.22 and 4,022.95 is: 6,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.87 : 18,519.22 = 4,022.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.87/18,519.22 = 4,022.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.87x = 18,519.22 × 4,022.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.87x = 74,501,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,501,839.74/12,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.05

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