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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.58, 18,615.96 and 3,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.58, 18,615.96 and 3,176.58 is: 4,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.58 : 18,615.96 = 3,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.58/18,615.96 = 3,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.58x = 18,615.96 × 3,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.58x = 59,135,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,135,086.22/12,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.89

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