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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.33, 18,615.59 and 3,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.33, 18,615.59 and 3,176.33 is: 4,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.33 : 18,615.59 = 3,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.33/18,615.59 = 3,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.33x = 18,615.59 × 3,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.33x = 59,129,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,129,241.10/12,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.52

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