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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.37, 18,610.76 and 4,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.37, 18,610.76 and 4,086.45 is: 6,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.37 : 18,610.76 = 4,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.37/18,610.76 = 4,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.37x = 18,610.76 × 4,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.37x = 76,051,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051,950.42/12,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.08

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