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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.71, 18,554.70 and 4,045.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.71, 18,554.70 and 4,045.81 is: 6,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.71 : 18,554.70 = 4,045.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.71/18,554.70 = 4,045.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.71x = 18,554.70 × 4,045.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.71x = 75,068,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,068,790.81/12,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.25

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