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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.34, 18,587.46 and 4,068.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.34, 18,587.46 and 4,068.47 is: 6,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.34 : 18,587.46 = 4,068.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.34/18,587.46 = 4,068.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.34x = 18,587.46 × 4,068.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.34x = 75,622,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622,422.95/12,390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.34

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