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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.51, 18,469.99 and 3,994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.51, 18,469.99 and 3,994.53 is: 5,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.51 : 18,469.99 = 3,994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.51/18,469.99 = 3,994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.51x = 18,469.99 × 3,994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.51x = 73,778,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,778,929.15/12,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.25

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