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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.52, 18,607.96 and 4,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.52, 18,607.96 and 4,084.61 is: 6,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.52 : 18,607.96 = 4,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.52/18,607.96 = 4,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.52x = 18,607.96 × 4,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.52x = 76,006,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006,259.50/12,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.30

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