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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.38, 18,540.09 and 4,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.38, 18,540.09 and 4,042.89 is: 6,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.38 : 18,540.09 = 4,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.38/18,540.09 = 4,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.38x = 18,540.09 × 4,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.38x = 74,955,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955,544.46/12,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.20

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