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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.16, 18,485.96 and 4,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.16, 18,485.96 and 4,004.16 is: 6,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.16 : 18,485.96 = 4,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.16/18,485.96 = 4,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.16x = 18,485.96 × 4,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.16x = 74,020,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020,741.59/12,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.15

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