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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.60, 18,488.40 and 4,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.60, 18,488.40 and 4,117.60 is: 6,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.60 : 18,488.40 = 4,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.60/18,488.40 = 4,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.60x = 18,488.40 × 4,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.60x = 76,127,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,127,835.84/12,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.40

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