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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.73, 18,523.52 and 4,025.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.73, 18,523.52 and 4,025.81 is: 6,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.73 : 18,523.52 = 4,025.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.73/18,523.52 = 4,025.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.73x = 18,523.52 × 4,025.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.73x = 74,572,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,572,172.05/12,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.34

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