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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.63, 18,453.12 and 5,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.63, 18,453.12 and 5,990.40 is: 8,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.63 : 18,453.12 = 5,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.63/18,453.12 = 5,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.63x = 18,453.12 × 5,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.63x = 110,541,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,541,570.05/12,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.90

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