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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,422.68, 18,625.08 and 4,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,422.68, 18,625.08 and 4,098.04 is: 6,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,422.68 : 18,625.08 = 4,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,422.68/18,625.08 = 4,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,422.68x = 18,625.08 × 4,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,422.68x = 76,326,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,322.84/12,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.11

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