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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.59, 18,556.98 and 4,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.59, 18,556.98 and 4,048.95 is: 6,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.59 : 18,556.98 = 4,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.59/18,556.98 = 4,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.59x = 18,556.98 × 4,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.59x = 75,136,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,136,361.35/12,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.28

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