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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.68, 18,565.48 and 4,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.68, 18,565.48 and 4,060.55 is: 6,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.68 : 18,565.48 = 4,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.68/18,565.48 = 4,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.68x = 18,565.48 × 4,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.68x = 75,385,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,385,966.99/12,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.95

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