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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.46, 18,525.98 and 4,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.46, 18,525.98 and 4,027.42 is: 6,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.46 : 18,525.98 = 4,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.46/18,525.98 = 4,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.46x = 18,525.98 × 4,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.46x = 74,611,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611,902.37/12,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.71

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