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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.41, 18,552.33 and 4,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.41, 18,552.33 and 4,049.76 is: 6,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.41 : 18,552.33 = 4,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.41/18,552.33 = 4,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.41x = 18,552.33 × 4,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.41x = 75,132,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,132,483.94/12,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.06

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