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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.40, 18,623.10 and 4,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.40, 18,623.10 and 4,096.70 is: 6,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.40 : 18,623.10 = 4,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.40/18,623.10 = 4,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.40x = 18,623.10 × 4,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.40x = 76,293,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293,253.77/12,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.05

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