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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.10, 18,428.85 and 4,490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.10, 18,428.85 and 4,490.70 is: 6,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.10 : 18,428.85 = 4,490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.10/18,428.85 = 4,490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.10x = 18,428.85 × 4,490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.10x = 82,758,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,436.70/12,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.68

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