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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.56, 18,458.40 and 4,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.56, 18,458.40 and 4,097.56 is: 6,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.56 : 18,458.40 = 4,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.56/18,458.40 = 4,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.56x = 18,458.40 × 4,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.56x = 75,634,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634,401.50/12,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.36

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