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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.26, 18,615.40 and 3,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.26, 18,615.40 and 3,176.26 is: 4,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.26 : 18,615.40 = 3,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.26/18,615.40 = 3,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.26x = 18,615.40 × 3,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.26x = 59,127,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127,350.40/12,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.39

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