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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.64, 18,640.02 and 4,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.64, 18,640.02 and 4,108.12 is: 6,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.64 : 18,640.02 = 4,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.64/18,640.02 = 4,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.64x = 18,640.02 × 4,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.64x = 76,575,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,575,438.96/12,429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.71

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