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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.40, 18,935.10 and 6,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.40, 18,935.10 and 6,046.20 is: 9,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.40 : 18,935.10 = 6,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.40/18,935.10 = 6,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.40x = 18,935.10 × 6,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.40x = 114,485,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,485,401.62/12,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.30

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