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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.62, 18,524.85 and 4,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.62, 18,524.85 and 4,026.71 is: 6,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.62 : 18,524.85 = 4,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.62/18,524.85 = 4,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.62x = 18,524.85 × 4,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.62x = 74,594,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594,106.12/12,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.69

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