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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.96, 18,550.98 and 4,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.96, 18,550.98 and 4,047.72 is: 6,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.96 : 18,550.98 = 4,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.96/18,550.98 = 4,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.96x = 18,550.98 × 4,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.96x = 75,089,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089,172.77/12,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.28

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