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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.04, 18,411.80 and 4,487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.04, 18,411.80 and 4,487.44 is: 6,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.04 : 18,411.80 = 4,487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.04/18,411.80 = 4,487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.04x = 18,411.80 × 4,487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.04x = 82,621,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,621,847.79/12,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.98

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