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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.30, 18,556.92 and 4,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.30, 18,556.92 and 4,049.34 is: 6,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.30 : 18,556.92 = 4,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.30/18,556.92 = 4,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.30x = 18,556.92 × 4,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.30x = 75,143,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,143,278.43/12,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.98

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