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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.28, 18,623.46 and 4,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.28, 18,623.46 and 4,096.56 is: 6,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.28 : 18,623.46 = 4,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.28/18,623.46 = 4,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.28x = 18,623.46 × 4,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.28x = 76,292,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,292,121.30/12,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.52

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