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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.72, 18,395.22 and 4,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.72, 18,395.22 and 4,473.54 is: 6,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.72 : 18,395.22 = 4,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.72/18,395.22 = 4,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.72x = 18,395.22 × 4,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.72x = 82,291,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291,752.48/12,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.63

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