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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.08, 18,469.56 and 3,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.08, 18,469.56 and 3,079.08 is: 4,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.08 : 18,469.56 = 3,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.08/18,469.56 = 3,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.08x = 18,469.56 × 3,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.08x = 56,869,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,252.80/12,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.60

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