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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,422.34, 18,635.40 and 4,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,422.34, 18,635.40 and 4,103.24 is: 6,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,422.34 : 18,635.40 = 4,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,422.34/18,635.40 = 4,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,422.34x = 18,635.40 × 4,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,422.34x = 76,465,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,465,425.52/12,422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.48

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