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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.66, 18,601.08 and 4,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.66, 18,601.08 and 4,082.02 is: 6,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.66 : 18,601.08 = 4,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.66/18,601.08 = 4,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.66x = 18,601.08 × 4,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.66x = 75,929,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,929,980.58/12,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.10

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