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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.80, 18,525.90 and 4,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.80, 18,525.90 and 4,027.40 is: 6,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.80 : 18,525.90 = 4,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.80/18,525.90 = 4,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.80x = 18,525.90 × 4,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.80x = 74,611,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611,209.66/12,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.98

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