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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,379.79, 18,548.09 and 10,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,379.79, 18,548.09 and 10,313.08 is: 15,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,379.79 : 18,548.09 = 10,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,379.79/18,548.09 = 10,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,379.79x = 18,548.09 × 10,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,379.79x = 191,287,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,287,838.08/12,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.62

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