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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.64, 18,604.76 and 4,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.64, 18,604.76 and 4,084.12 is: 6,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.64 : 18,604.76 = 4,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.64/18,604.76 = 4,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.64x = 18,604.76 × 4,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.64x = 75,984,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,984,072.41/12,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.96

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