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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.70, 18,523.64 and 4,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.70, 18,523.64 and 4,028.70 is: 6,043.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.70 : 18,523.64 = 4,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.70/18,523.64 = 4,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.70x = 18,523.64 × 4,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.70x = 74,626,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626,268.00/12,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.25

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