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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,339.70, 18,509.53 and 4,019.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,339.70, 18,509.53 and 4,019.70 is: 6,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,339.70 : 18,509.53 = 4,019.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,339.70/18,509.53 = 4,019.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,339.70x = 18,509.53 × 4,019.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,339.70x = 74,402,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402,734.60/12,339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.54

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