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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.83, 18,610.94 and 3,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.83, 18,610.94 and 3,974.08 is: 5,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.83 : 18,610.94 = 3,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.83/18,610.94 = 3,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.83x = 18,610.94 × 3,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.83x = 73,961,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,961,364.44/12,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.34

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