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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.03, 18,373.71 and 4,861.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.03, 18,373.71 and 4,861.97 is: 7,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.03 : 18,373.71 = 4,861.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.03/18,373.71 = 4,861.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.03x = 18,373.71 × 4,861.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.03x = 89,332,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332,426.81/12,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.04

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