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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.69, 18,470.53 and 3,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.69, 18,470.53 and 3,079.69 is: 4,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.69 : 18,470.53 = 3,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.69/18,470.53 = 3,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.69x = 18,470.53 × 3,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.69x = 56,883,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,883,506.54/12,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.53

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