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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.13, 18,376.04 and 4,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.13, 18,376.04 and 4,854.59 is: 7,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.13 : 18,376.04 = 4,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.13/18,376.04 = 4,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.13x = 18,376.04 × 4,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.13x = 89,208,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,208,023.87/12,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.21

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