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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.79, 18,523.14 and 4,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.79, 18,523.14 and 4,026.82 is: 6,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.79 : 18,523.14 = 4,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.79/18,523.14 = 4,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.79x = 18,523.14 × 4,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.79x = 74,589,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589,350.61/12,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.19

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