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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.04, 18,530.19 and 4,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.04, 18,530.19 and 4,034.16 is: 6,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.04 : 18,530.19 = 4,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.04/18,530.19 = 4,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.04x = 18,530.19 × 4,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.04x = 74,753,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,753,751.29/12,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.98

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