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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.94, 18,553.35 and 4,046.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.94, 18,553.35 and 4,046.98 is: 6,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.94 : 18,553.35 = 4,046.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.94/18,553.35 = 4,046.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.94x = 18,553.35 × 4,046.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.94x = 75,085,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,085,036.38/12,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.43

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