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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.20, 18,546.60 and 4,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.20, 18,546.60 and 4,041.20 is: 6,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.20 : 18,546.60 = 4,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.20/18,546.60 = 4,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.20x = 18,546.60 × 4,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.20x = 74,950,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950,519.92/12,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.39

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