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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.84, 18,392.70 and 4,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.84, 18,392.70 and 4,867.08 is: 7,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.84 : 18,392.70 = 4,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.84/18,392.70 = 4,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.84x = 18,392.70 × 4,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.84x = 89,518,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,518,742.32/12,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.81

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