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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.64, 18,525.08 and 4,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.64, 18,525.08 and 4,026.32 is: 6,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.64 : 18,525.08 = 4,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.64/18,525.08 = 4,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.64x = 18,525.08 × 4,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.64x = 74,587,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,587,900.11/12,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.17

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