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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,412.67, 18,619.70 and 4,092.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,412.67, 18,619.70 and 4,092.35 is: 6,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412.67 : 18,619.70 = 4,092.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412.67/18,619.70 = 4,092.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412.67x = 18,619.70 × 4,092.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412.67x = 76,198,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,198,308.83/12,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.75

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