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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250, 18,375.84 and 4,854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250, 18,375.84 and 4,854.45 is: 7,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250 : 18,375.84 = 4,854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250/18,375.84 = 4,854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250x = 18,375.84 × 4,854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250x = 89,204,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,204,596.49/12,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.01

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