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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.62, 18,510.91 and 4,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.62, 18,510.91 and 4,020.62 is: 6,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.62 : 18,510.91 = 4,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.62/18,510.91 = 4,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.62x = 18,510.91 × 4,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.62x = 74,425,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,425,391.29/12,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.93

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