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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.93, 18,623.83 and 6,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.93, 18,623.83 and 6,104.16 is: 9,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.93 : 18,623.83 = 6,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.93/18,623.83 = 6,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.93x = 18,623.83 × 6,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.93x = 113,682,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,682,851.49/12,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.58

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