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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.33, 18,420.36 and 4,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.33, 18,420.36 and 4,383.69 is: 6,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.33 : 18,420.36 = 4,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.33/18,420.36 = 4,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.33x = 18,420.36 × 4,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.33x = 80,749,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,749,126.01/12,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.02

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