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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.30, 18,527.34 and 4,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.30, 18,527.34 and 4,031.40 is: 6,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.30 : 18,527.34 = 4,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.30/18,527.34 = 4,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.30x = 18,527.34 × 4,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.30x = 74,691,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,691,118.48/12,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.23

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