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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,422.06, 18,635.37 and 4,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,422.06, 18,635.37 and 4,102.64 is: 6,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,422.06 : 18,635.37 = 4,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,422.06/18,635.37 = 4,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,422.06x = 18,635.37 × 4,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,422.06x = 76,454,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,454,214.38/12,422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.71

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