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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.76, 18,385.68 and 4,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.76, 18,385.68 and 4,464.56 is: 6,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.76 : 18,385.68 = 4,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.76/18,385.68 = 4,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.76x = 18,385.68 × 4,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.76x = 82,083,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,083,971.50/12,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.04

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