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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,339.40, 18,511.80 and 4,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,339.40, 18,511.80 and 4,019.80 is: 6,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,339.40 : 18,511.80 = 4,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,339.40/18,511.80 = 4,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,339.40x = 18,511.80 × 4,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,339.40x = 74,413,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,413,733.64/12,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.58

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