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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.93, 18,577.92 and 4,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.93, 18,577.92 and 4,067.69 is: 6,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.93 : 18,577.92 = 4,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.93/18,577.92 = 4,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.93x = 18,577.92 × 4,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.93x = 75,569,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,569,141.77/12,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.24

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