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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.36, 18,413.98 and 4,886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.36, 18,413.98 and 4,886.76 is: 7,325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.36 : 18,413.98 = 4,886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.36/18,413.98 = 4,886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.36x = 18,413.98 × 4,886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.36x = 89,984,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,984,700.90/12,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.14

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