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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.63, 18,420.39 and 4,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.63, 18,420.39 and 4,483.62 is: 6,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.63 : 18,420.39 = 4,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.63/18,420.39 = 4,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.63x = 18,420.39 × 4,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.63x = 82,590,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,590,029.01/12,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.42

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