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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.71, 18,529.35 and 4,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.71, 18,529.35 and 4,029.67 is: 6,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.71 : 18,529.35 = 4,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.71/18,529.35 = 4,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.71x = 18,529.35 × 4,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.71x = 74,667,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,667,165.81/12,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.09

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