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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.28, 18,544.92 and 4,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.28, 18,544.92 and 4,041.68 is: 6,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.28 : 18,544.92 = 4,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.28/18,544.92 = 4,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.28x = 18,544.92 × 4,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.28x = 74,952,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952,632.27/12,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.50

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