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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.93, 18,523.11 and 4,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.93, 18,523.11 and 4,027.61 is: 6,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.93 : 18,523.11 = 4,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.93/18,523.11 = 4,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.93x = 18,523.11 × 4,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.93x = 74,603,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,603,770.45/12,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.81

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