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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.84, 18,401.48 and 4,473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.84, 18,401.48 and 4,473.83 is: 6,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.84 : 18,401.48 = 4,473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.84/18,401.48 = 4,473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.84x = 18,401.48 × 4,473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.84x = 82,325,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325,133.68/12,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.19

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