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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.67, 18,480.96 and 3,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.67, 18,480.96 and 3,086.67 is: 4,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.67 : 18,480.96 = 3,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.67/18,480.96 = 3,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.67x = 18,480.96 × 3,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.67x = 57,044,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,624.80/12,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.99

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