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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.06, 18,541.20 and 4,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.06, 18,541.20 and 4,042.14 is: 6,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.06 : 18,541.20 = 4,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.06/18,541.20 = 4,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.06x = 18,541.20 × 4,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.06x = 74,946,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,946,126.17/12,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.59

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