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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.61, 18,462.15 and 8,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.61, 18,462.15 and 8,093.69 is: 12,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.61 : 18,462.15 = 8,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.61/18,462.15 = 8,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.61x = 18,462.15 × 8,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.61x = 149,426,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,426,826.52/12,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.06

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