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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.60, 18,461.40 and 4,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.60, 18,461.40 and 4,913.20 is: 7,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.60 : 18,461.40 = 4,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.60/18,461.40 = 4,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.60x = 18,461.40 × 4,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.60x = 90,704,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,704,550.48/12,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.80

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