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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.26, 18,385.65 and 4,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.26, 18,385.65 and 4,464 is: 6,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.26 : 18,385.65 = 4,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.26/18,385.65 = 4,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.26x = 18,385.65 × 4,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.26x = 82,073,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,073,541.60/12,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.01

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