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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.38, 18,419.31 and 4,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.38, 18,419.31 and 4,486.74 is: 6,728.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.38 : 18,419.31 = 4,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.38/18,419.31 = 4,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.38x = 18,419.31 × 4,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.38x = 82,642,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,642,654.95/12,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.01

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