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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.06, 18,545.17 and 4,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.06, 18,545.17 and 4,044.15 is: 6,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.06 : 18,545.17 = 4,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.06/18,545.17 = 4,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.06x = 18,545.17 × 4,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.06x = 74,999,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999,449.26/12,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.94

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