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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.22, 18,525.36 and 4,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.22, 18,525.36 and 4,028.68 is: 6,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.22 : 18,525.36 = 4,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.22/18,525.36 = 4,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.22x = 18,525.36 × 4,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.22x = 74,632,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,632,747.32/12,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.01

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