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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.70, 18,540.07 and 4,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.70, 18,540.07 and 4,036.30 is: 6,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.70 : 18,540.07 = 4,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.70/18,540.07 = 4,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.70x = 18,540.07 × 4,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.70x = 74,833,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,833,284.54/12,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.11

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