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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.65, 18,547.52 and 4,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.65, 18,547.52 and 4,044.63 is: 6,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.65 : 18,547.52 = 4,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.65/18,547.52 = 4,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.65x = 18,547.52 × 4,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.65x = 75,017,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017,835.59/12,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.12

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