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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.77, 18,473.43 and 6,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.77, 18,473.43 and 6,068.38 is: 9,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.77 : 18,473.43 = 6,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.77/18,473.43 = 6,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.77x = 18,473.43 × 6,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.77x = 112,103,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,103,758.84/12,311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.41

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