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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.05, 18,414.06 and 4,878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.05, 18,414.06 and 4,878.51 is: 7,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.05 : 18,414.06 = 4,878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.05/18,414.06 = 4,878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.05x = 18,414.06 × 4,878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.05x = 89,833,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,833,175.85/12,276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.76

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