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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.51, 18,397.62 and 4,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.51, 18,397.62 and 4,474.50 is: 6,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.51 : 18,397.62 = 4,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.51/18,397.62 = 4,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.51x = 18,397.62 × 4,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.51x = 82,320,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,320,150.69/12,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.42

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