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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,409.22, 18,617.67 and 3,976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,409.22, 18,617.67 and 3,976.98 is: 5,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,409.22 : 18,617.67 = 3,976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,409.22/18,617.67 = 3,976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,409.22x = 18,617.67 × 3,976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,409.22x = 74,042,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042,101.24/12,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.70

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