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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.77, 18,476.43 and 6,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.77, 18,476.43 and 6,070.38 is: 9,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.77 : 18,476.43 = 6,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.77/18,476.43 = 6,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.77x = 18,476.43 × 6,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.77x = 112,158,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,158,951.14/12,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.42

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