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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.40, 18,591.64 and 3,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.40, 18,591.64 and 3,160.40 is: 4,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.40 : 18,591.64 = 3,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.40/18,591.64 = 3,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.40x = 18,591.64 × 3,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.40x = 58,757,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,019.06/12,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.61

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