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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.36, 18,550.98 and 4,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.36, 18,550.98 and 4,046.05 is: 6,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.36 : 18,550.98 = 4,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.36/18,550.98 = 4,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.36x = 18,550.98 × 4,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.36x = 75,058,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,058,215.82/12,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.04

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