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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.86, 18,552.38 and 4,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.86, 18,552.38 and 4,049.53 is: 6,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.86 : 18,552.38 = 4,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.86/18,552.38 = 4,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.86x = 18,552.38 × 4,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.86x = 75,128,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,128,352.75/12,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.01

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