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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.53, 18,368.46 and 4,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.53, 18,368.46 and 4,858.47 is: 7,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.53 : 18,368.46 = 4,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.53/18,368.46 = 4,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.53x = 18,368.46 × 4,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.53x = 89,242,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,242,611.86/12,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.80

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