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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.74, 18,562.62 and 4,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.74, 18,562.62 and 4,055.23 is: 6,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.74 : 18,562.62 = 4,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.74/18,562.62 = 4,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.74x = 18,562.62 × 4,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.74x = 75,275,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,275,693.50/12,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.01

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