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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.94, 18,525.00 and 4,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.94, 18,525.00 and 4,029.78 is: 6,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.94 : 18,525.00 = 4,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.94/18,525.00 = 4,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.94x = 18,525.00 × 4,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.94x = 74,651,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,651,759.08/12,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.71

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