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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.56, 18,481.86 and 6,080.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.56, 18,481.86 and 6,080.61 is: 9,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.56 : 18,481.86 = 6,080.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.56/18,481.86 = 6,080.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.56x = 18,481.86 × 6,080.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.56x = 112,380,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,380,982.73/12,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.60

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