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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.27, 18,623.94 and 4,096.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.27, 18,623.94 and 4,096.05 is: 6,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.27 : 18,623.94 = 4,096.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.27/18,623.94 = 4,096.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.27x = 18,623.94 × 4,096.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.27x = 76,284,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284,589.44/12,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.92

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