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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.36, 18,558.08 and 4,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.36, 18,558.08 and 4,053.36 is: 6,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.36 : 18,558.08 = 4,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.36/18,558.08 = 4,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.36x = 18,558.08 × 4,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.36x = 75,222,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,222,579.15/12,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.40

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