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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.78, 18,410.67 and 4,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.78, 18,410.67 and 4,480.80 is: 6,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.78 : 18,410.67 = 4,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.78/18,410.67 = 4,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.78x = 18,410.67 × 4,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.78x = 82,494,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,494,530.14/12,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.20

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