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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.08, 18,551.71 and 4,045.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.08, 18,551.71 and 4,045.45 is: 6,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.08 : 18,551.71 = 4,045.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.08/18,551.71 = 4,045.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.08x = 18,551.71 × 4,045.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.08x = 75,049,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,049,958.73/12,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.02

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