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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.04, 18,581.68 and 4,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.04, 18,581.68 and 4,994.12 is: 7,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.04 : 18,581.68 = 4,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.04/18,581.68 = 4,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.04x = 18,581.68 × 4,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.04x = 92,799,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,799,139.72/12,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.21

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