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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.79, 18,553.41 and 4,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.79, 18,553.41 and 4,048.46 is: 6,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.79 : 18,553.41 = 4,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.79/18,553.41 = 4,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.79x = 18,553.41 × 4,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.79x = 75,112,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,112,625.24/12,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.25

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