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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.71, 18,016.91 and 4,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.71, 18,016.91 and 4,613.60 is: 6,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.71 : 18,016.91 = 4,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.71/18,016.91 = 4,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.71x = 18,016.91 × 4,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.71x = 83,122,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122,872.55/12,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.30

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