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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.84, 18,545.67 and 4,040.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.84, 18,545.67 and 4,040.49 is: 6,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.84 : 18,545.67 = 4,040.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.84/18,545.67 = 4,040.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.84x = 18,545.67 × 4,040.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.84x = 74,933,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,594.18/12,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.20

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