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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.03, 18,691.98 and 4,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.03, 18,691.98 and 4,141.81 is: 6,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.03 : 18,691.98 = 4,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.03/18,691.98 = 4,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.03x = 18,691.98 × 4,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.03x = 77,418,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418,622.88/12,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.36

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