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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.10, 18,624.35 and 3,056.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.10, 18,624.35 and 3,056.15 is: 4,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.10 : 18,624.35 = 3,056.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.10/18,624.35 = 3,056.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.10x = 18,624.35 × 3,056.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.10x = 56,918,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918,807.25/12,416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.27

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