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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.15, 18,396.92 and 4,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.15, 18,396.92 and 4,467.96 is: 6,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.15 : 18,396.92 = 4,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.15/18,396.92 = 4,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.15x = 18,396.92 × 4,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.15x = 82,196,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,196,713.85/12,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.93

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