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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.96, 18,518.78 and 4,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.96, 18,518.78 and 4,027.02 is: 6,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.96 : 18,518.78 = 4,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.96/18,518.78 = 4,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.96x = 18,518.78 × 4,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.96x = 74,575,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,575,497.44/12,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.01

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