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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.30, 18,494.96 and 4,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.30, 18,494.96 and 4,007.16 is: 6,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.30 : 18,494.96 = 4,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.30/18,494.96 = 4,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.30x = 18,494.96 × 4,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.30x = 74,112,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112,243.88/12,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.07

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