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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.76, 18,533.28 and 4,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.76, 18,533.28 and 4,034.82 is: 6,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.76 : 18,533.28 = 4,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.76/18,533.28 = 4,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.76x = 18,533.28 × 4,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.76x = 74,778,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,448.81/12,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.60

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