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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.60, 18,459.90 and 4,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.60, 18,459.90 and 4,098.60 is: 6,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.60 : 18,459.90 = 4,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.60/18,459.90 = 4,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.60x = 18,459.90 × 4,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.60x = 75,659,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,659,746.14/12,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.90

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