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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.67, 18,524.93 and 4,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.67, 18,524.93 and 4,026.76 is: 6,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.67 : 18,524.93 = 4,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.67/18,524.93 = 4,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.67x = 18,524.93 × 4,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.67x = 74,595,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,447.13/12,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.77

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