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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.93, 18,565.86 and 4,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.93, 18,565.86 and 4,060.80 is: 6,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.93 : 18,565.86 = 4,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.93/18,565.86 = 4,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.93x = 18,565.86 × 4,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.93x = 75,392,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,392,131.15/12,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.33

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