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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.18, 18,524.88 and 4,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.18, 18,524.88 and 4,027.04 is: 6,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.18 : 18,524.88 = 4,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.18/18,524.88 = 4,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.18x = 18,524.88 × 4,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.18x = 74,600,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,600,432.76/12,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.92

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