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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.91, 18,565.52 and 4,055.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.91, 18,565.52 and 4,055.49 is: 6,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.91 : 18,565.52 = 4,055.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.91/18,565.52 = 4,055.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.91x = 18,565.52 × 4,055.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.91x = 75,292,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,292,260.43/12,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.27

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