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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.58, 18,552.36 and 4,049.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.58, 18,552.36 and 4,049.47 is: 6,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.58 : 18,552.36 = 4,049.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.58/18,552.36 = 4,049.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.58x = 18,552.36 × 4,049.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.58x = 75,127,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,127,225.25/12,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.55

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