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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,318.57, 18,474.98 and 3,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,318.57, 18,474.98 and 3,996.45 is: 5,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,318.57 : 18,474.98 = 3,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,318.57/18,474.98 = 3,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,318.57x = 18,474.98 × 3,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,318.57x = 73,834,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,834,313.84/12,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.74

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