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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.08, 18,547.26 and 4,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.08, 18,547.26 and 4,042.48 is: 6,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.08 : 18,547.26 = 4,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.08/18,547.26 = 4,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.08x = 18,547.26 × 4,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.08x = 74,976,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,976,927.60/12,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.07

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