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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.84, 18,475.18 and 3,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.84, 18,475.18 and 3,994.87 is: 5,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.84 : 18,475.18 = 3,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.84/18,475.18 = 3,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.84x = 18,475.18 × 3,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.84x = 73,805,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,805,943.26/12,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.25

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