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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.56, 18,524.59 and 4,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.56, 18,524.59 and 4,029.37 is: 6,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.56 : 18,524.59 = 4,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.56/18,524.59 = 4,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.56x = 18,524.59 × 4,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.56x = 74,642,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642,370.82/12,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.16

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