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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.62, 18,526.35 and 4,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.62, 18,526.35 and 4,027.71 is: 6,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.62 : 18,526.35 = 4,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.62/18,526.35 = 4,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.62x = 18,526.35 × 4,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.62x = 74,618,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,765.16/12,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.19

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