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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.52, 18,393.66 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.52, 18,393.66 and 4,473 is: 6,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.52 : 18,393.66 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.52/18,393.66 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.52x = 18,393.66 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.52x = 82,274,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,274,841.18/12,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.55

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