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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.11, 18,630.51 and 4,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.11, 18,630.51 and 4,100 is: 6,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.11 : 18,630.51 = 4,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.11/18,630.51 = 4,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.11x = 18,630.51 × 4,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.11x = 76,385,091
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,385,091/12,419.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.61

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