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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.49, 18,527.25 and 4,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.49, 18,527.25 and 4,028.28 is: 6,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.49 : 18,527.25 = 4,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.49/18,527.25 = 4,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.49x = 18,527.25 × 4,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.49x = 74,632,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,632,950.63/12,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.91

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