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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.71, 18,527.85 and 4,028.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.71, 18,527.85 and 4,028.67 is: 6,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.71 : 18,527.85 = 4,028.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.71/18,527.85 = 4,028.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.71x = 18,527.85 × 4,028.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.71x = 74,642,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642,593.46/12,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.59

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