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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.01, 18,395.37 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.01, 18,395.37 and 4,473 is: 6,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.01 : 18,395.37 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.01/18,395.37 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.01x = 18,395.37 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.01x = 82,282,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282,490.01/12,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.17

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