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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.73, 18,597.82 and 4,076.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.73, 18,597.82 and 4,076.41 is: 6,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.73 : 18,597.82 = 4,076.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.73/18,597.82 = 4,076.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.73x = 18,597.82 × 4,076.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.73x = 75,812,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812,246.44/12,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.51

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