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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.76, 18,480.38 and 6,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.76, 18,480.38 and 6,080.42 is: 9,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.76 : 18,480.38 = 6,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.76/18,480.38 = 6,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.76x = 18,480.38 × 6,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.76x = 112,368,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,368,349.36/12,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.33

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