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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412, 24,618.03 and 4,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412, 24,618.03 and 4,100 is: 6,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412 : 24,618.03 = 4,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412/24,618.03 = 4,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412x = 24,618.03 × 4,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412x = 100,933,923
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,933,923/16,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.01

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