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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.76, 18,382.68 and 4,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.76, 18,382.68 and 4,462.56 is: 6,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.76 : 18,382.68 = 4,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.76/18,382.68 = 4,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.76x = 18,382.68 × 4,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.76x = 82,033,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,033,812.46/12,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.04

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