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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.81, 18,523.55 and 4,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.81, 18,523.55 and 4,029.33 is: 6,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.81 : 18,523.55 = 4,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.81/18,523.55 = 4,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.81x = 18,523.55 × 4,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.81x = 74,637,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,637,475.57/12,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.10

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