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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.60, 18,636.90 and 3,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.60, 18,636.90 and 3,190.60 is: 4,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.60 : 18,636.90 = 3,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.60/18,636.90 = 3,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.60x = 18,636.90 × 3,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.60x = 59,462,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462,893.14/12,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.90

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