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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.06, 18,545.70 and 4,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.06, 18,545.70 and 4,045.14 is: 6,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.06 : 18,545.70 = 4,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.06/18,545.70 = 4,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.06x = 18,545.70 × 4,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.06x = 75,019,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,019,952.90/12,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.09

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