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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.94, 18,551.56 and 4,047.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.94, 18,551.56 and 4,047.01 is: 6,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.94 : 18,551.56 = 4,047.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.94/18,551.56 = 4,047.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.94x = 18,551.56 × 4,047.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.94x = 75,078,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,078,348.84/12,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.89

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