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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.76, 18,524.73 and 4,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.76, 18,524.73 and 4,030.03 is: 6,044.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.76 : 18,524.73 = 4,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.76/18,524.73 = 4,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.76x = 18,524.73 × 4,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.76x = 74,655,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,655,217.64/12,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.58

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