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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.77, 18,621.70 and 4,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.77, 18,621.70 and 4,094.55 is: 6,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.77 : 18,621.70 = 4,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.77/18,621.70 = 4,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.77x = 18,621.70 × 4,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.77x = 76,247,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,247,471.50/12,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.67

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