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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.38, 18,543.21 and 4,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.38, 18,543.21 and 4,041.44 is: 6,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.38 : 18,543.21 = 4,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.38/18,543.21 = 4,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.38x = 18,543.21 × 4,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.38x = 74,941,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941,247.44/12,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.53

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