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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.76, 18,619.02 and 5,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.76, 18,619.02 and 5,487.24 is: 8,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.76 : 18,619.02 = 5,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.76/18,619.02 = 5,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.76x = 18,619.02 × 5,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.76x = 102,167,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,167,031.30/12,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.13

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