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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.77, 18,716.39 and 4,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.77, 18,716.39 and 4,158.86 is: 6,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.77 : 18,716.39 = 4,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.77/18,716.39 = 4,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.77x = 18,716.39 × 4,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.77x = 77,838,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,838,845.72/12,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.20

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