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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.40, 18,365.70 and 4,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.40, 18,365.70 and 4,849.40 is: 7,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.40 : 18,365.70 = 4,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.40/18,365.70 = 4,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.40x = 18,365.70 × 4,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.40x = 89,062,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,062,625.58/12,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.96

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