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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.04, 18,573.91 and 4,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.04, 18,573.91 and 4,061.96 is: 6,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.04 : 18,573.91 = 4,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.04/18,573.91 = 4,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.04x = 18,573.91 × 4,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.04x = 75,446,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,446,459.15/12,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.73

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