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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.86, 18,529.25 and 4,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.86, 18,529.25 and 4,030.89 is: 6,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.86 : 18,529.25 = 4,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.86/18,529.25 = 4,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.86x = 18,529.25 × 4,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.86x = 74,689,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689,368.53/12,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.30

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