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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.92, 18,538.88 and 4,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.92, 18,538.88 and 4,041.18 is: 6,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.92 : 18,538.88 = 4,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.92/18,538.88 = 4,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.92x = 18,538.88 × 4,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.92x = 74,918,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918,930.87/12,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.95

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