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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.95, 18,543.82 and 4,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.95, 18,543.82 and 4,038.73 is: 6,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.95 : 18,543.82 = 4,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.95/18,543.82 = 4,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.95x = 18,543.82 × 4,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.95x = 74,893,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893,433.26/12,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.87

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