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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.84, 18,409.44 and 4,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.84, 18,409.44 and 4,482.44 is: 6,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.84 : 18,409.44 = 4,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.84/18,409.44 = 4,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.84x = 18,409.44 × 4,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.84x = 82,519,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,519,210.23/12,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.73

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