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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.08, 18,542.76 and 4,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.08, 18,542.76 and 4,041.12 is: 6,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.08 : 18,542.76 = 4,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.08/18,542.76 = 4,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.08x = 18,542.76 × 4,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.08x = 74,933,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,518.29/12,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.05

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