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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,432.04, 18,645.35 and 4,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,432.04, 18,645.35 and 4,110.08 is: 6,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,432.04 : 18,645.35 = 4,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,432.04/18,645.35 = 4,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,432.04x = 18,645.35 × 4,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,432.04x = 76,633,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,633,859.58/12,432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.22

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