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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.98, 18,543.60 and 4,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.98, 18,543.60 and 4,041.50 is: 6,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.98 : 18,543.60 = 4,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.98/18,543.60 = 4,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.98x = 18,543.60 × 4,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.98x = 74,943,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943,866.68/12,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.47

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