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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.96, 18,363.80 and 4,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.96, 18,363.80 and 4,453.26 is: 6,675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.96 : 18,363.80 = 4,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.96/18,363.80 = 4,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.96x = 18,363.80 × 4,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.96x = 81,778,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,778,775.99/12,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.84

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