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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.76, 18,415.92 and 4,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.76, 18,415.92 and 4,484.56 is: 6,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.76 : 18,415.92 = 4,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.76/18,415.92 = 4,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.76x = 18,415.92 × 4,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.76x = 82,587,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,587,298.20/12,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.12

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