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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.36, 18,550.32 and 4,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.36, 18,550.32 and 4,047.24 is: 6,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.36 : 18,550.32 = 4,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.36/18,550.32 = 4,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.36x = 18,550.32 × 4,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.36x = 75,077,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077,597.12/12,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.12

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