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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.44, 18,550.81 and 4,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.44, 18,550.81 and 4,046.51 is: 6,070.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.44 : 18,550.81 = 4,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.44/18,550.81 = 4,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.44x = 18,550.81 × 4,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.44x = 75,066,038.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066,038.17/12,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.14

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