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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.87, 18,527.21 and 4,030.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.87, 18,527.21 and 4,030.65 is: 6,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.87 : 18,527.21 = 4,030.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.87/18,527.21 = 4,030.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.87x = 18,527.21 × 4,030.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.87x = 74,676,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,698.99/12,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.27

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