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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.08, 18,423.20 and 4,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.08, 18,423.20 and 4,882.08 is: 7,324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.08 : 18,423.20 = 4,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.08/18,423.20 = 4,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.08x = 18,423.20 × 4,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.08x = 89,943,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943,536.26/12,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.34

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