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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.18, 18,635.40 and 4,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.18, 18,635.40 and 4,106.25 is: 6,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.18 : 18,635.40 = 4,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.18/18,635.40 = 4,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.18x = 18,635.40 × 4,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.18x = 76,521,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,521,611.25/12,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.61

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