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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.69, 18,548.18 and 4,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.69, 18,548.18 and 4,044.76 is: 6,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.69 : 18,548.18 = 4,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.69/18,548.18 = 4,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.69x = 18,548.18 × 4,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.69x = 75,022,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022,936.54/12,364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.51

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