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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.70, 18,544.35 and 4,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.70, 18,544.35 and 4,039.70 is: 6,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.70 : 18,544.35 = 4,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.70/18,544.35 = 4,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.70x = 18,544.35 × 4,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.70x = 74,913,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913,610.70/12,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.14

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