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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.60, 18,552.90 and 3,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.60, 18,552.90 and 3,134.60 is: 4,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.60 : 18,552.90 = 3,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.60/18,552.90 = 3,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.60x = 18,552.90 × 3,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.60x = 58,155,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,155,920.34/12,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.90

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