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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.28, 18,574.32 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.28, 18,574.32 and 4,062.24 is: 6,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.28 : 18,574.32 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.28/18,574.32 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.28x = 18,574.32 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.28x = 75,453,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,453,345.68/12,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.16

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