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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.73, 18,525.02 and 4,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.73, 18,525.02 and 4,026.81 is: 6,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.73 : 18,525.02 = 4,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.73/18,525.02 = 4,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.73x = 18,525.02 × 4,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.73x = 74,596,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596,735.79/12,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.84

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