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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.33, 18,534.45 and 4,036.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.33, 18,534.45 and 4,036.65 is: 6,054.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.33 : 18,534.45 = 4,036.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.33/18,534.45 = 4,036.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.33x = 18,534.45 × 4,036.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.33x = 74,817,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,817,087.59/12,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.47

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