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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.11, 18,410.67 and 4,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.11, 18,410.67 and 4,372.56 is: 6,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.11 : 18,410.67 = 4,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.11/18,410.67 = 4,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.11x = 18,410.67 × 4,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.11x = 80,501,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,501,759.22/12,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.20

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