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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,386.61, 18,580.52 and 4,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,386.61, 18,580.52 and 4,066.89 is: 6,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,386.61 : 18,580.52 = 4,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,386.61/18,580.52 = 4,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,386.61x = 18,580.52 × 4,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,386.61x = 75,564,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564,910.65/12,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.53

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