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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.19, 18,547.43 and 4,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.19, 18,547.43 and 4,044.26 is: 6,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.19 : 18,547.43 = 4,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.19/18,547.43 = 4,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.19x = 18,547.43 × 4,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.19x = 75,010,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,010,546.63/12,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.76

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