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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254, 18,364.76 and 4,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254, 18,364.76 and 4,455.28 is: 6,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254 : 18,364.76 = 4,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254/18,364.76 = 4,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254x = 18,364.76 × 4,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254x = 81,820,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,147.93/12,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,677.02

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