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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.51, 18,399.12 and 4,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.51, 18,399.12 and 4,475.50 is: 6,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.51 : 18,399.12 = 4,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.51/18,399.12 = 4,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.51x = 18,399.12 × 4,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.51x = 82,345,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,345,261.56/12,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.92

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