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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.09, 18,612.68 and 4,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.09, 18,612.68 and 4,089.24 is: 6,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.09 : 18,612.68 = 4,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.09/18,612.68 = 4,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.09x = 18,612.68 × 4,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.09x = 76,111,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111,695.12/12,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.56

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