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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.84, 18,594.97 and 4,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.84, 18,594.97 and 4,075.92 is: 6,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.84 : 18,594.97 = 4,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.84/18,594.97 = 4,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.84x = 18,594.97 × 4,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.84x = 75,791,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,791,599.93/12,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,114.28

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