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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.58, 18,546.51 and 4,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.58, 18,546.51 and 4,041.98 is: 6,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.58 : 18,546.51 = 4,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.58/18,546.51 = 4,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.58x = 18,546.51 × 4,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.58x = 74,964,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,964,622.49/12,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.32

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