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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.37, 18,524.47 and 4,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.37, 18,524.47 and 4,026.45 is: 6,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.37 : 18,524.47 = 4,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.37/18,524.47 = 4,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.37x = 18,524.47 × 4,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.37x = 74,587,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,587,852.23/12,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.30

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