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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.25, 18,547.79 and 4,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.25, 18,547.79 and 4,043.23 is: 6,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.25 : 18,547.79 = 4,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.25/18,547.79 = 4,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.25x = 18,547.79 × 4,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.25x = 74,992,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,992,999.09/12,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.80

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