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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.04, 18,460.50 and 3,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.04, 18,460.50 and 3,985.06 is: 5,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.04 : 18,460.50 = 3,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.04/18,460.50 = 3,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.04x = 18,460.50 × 3,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.04x = 73,566,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,566,200.13/12,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.54

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