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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.63, 18,451.62 and 5,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.63, 18,451.62 and 5,989.40 is: 8,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.63 : 18,451.62 = 5,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.63/18,451.62 = 5,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.63x = 18,451.62 × 5,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.63x = 110,514,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,514,040.57/12,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.40

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