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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.96, 18,548.31 and 4,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.96, 18,548.31 and 4,041.72 is: 6,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.96 : 18,548.31 = 4,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.96/18,548.31 = 4,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.96x = 18,548.31 × 4,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.96x = 74,967,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967,075.49/12,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.35

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