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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.86, 18,526.88 and 4,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.86, 18,526.88 and 4,030.86 is: 6,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.86 : 18,526.88 = 4,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.86/18,526.88 = 4,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.86x = 18,526.88 × 4,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.86x = 74,679,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,679,239.36/12,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.48

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