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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,413.21, 18,622.62 and 4,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,413.21, 18,622.62 and 4,094.06 is: 6,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,413.21 : 18,622.62 = 4,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,413.21/18,622.62 = 4,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,413.21x = 18,622.62 × 4,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,413.21x = 76,242,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,242,030.52/12,413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.01

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