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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,353.78, 18,530.64 and 4,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,353.78, 18,530.64 and 4,145.78 is: 6,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,353.78 : 18,530.64 = 4,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,353.78/18,530.64 = 4,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,353.78x = 18,530.64 × 4,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,353.78x = 76,823,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,823,956.70/12,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.66

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