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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.96, 18,550.36 and 4,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.96, 18,550.36 and 4,044.95 is: 6,068.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.96 : 18,550.36 = 4,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.96/18,550.36 = 4,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.96x = 18,550.36 × 4,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.96x = 75,035,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,035,165.71/12,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.37

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