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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.42, 18,522.16 and 4,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.42, 18,522.16 and 4,027.26 is: 6,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.42 : 18,522.16 = 4,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.42/18,522.16 = 4,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.42x = 18,522.16 × 4,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.42x = 74,593,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593,554.08/12,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.23

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