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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.93, 18,524.61 and 4,028.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.93, 18,524.61 and 4,028.61 is: 6,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.93 : 18,524.61 = 4,028.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.93/18,524.61 = 4,028.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.93x = 18,524.61 × 4,028.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.93x = 74,628,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628,429.09/12,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.31

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