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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.33, 18,548.88 and 4,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.33, 18,548.88 and 4,042.10 is: 6,063.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.33 : 18,548.88 = 4,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.33/18,548.88 = 4,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.33x = 18,548.88 × 4,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.33x = 74,976,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,976,481.80/12,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.93

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