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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,285.99, 18,431.73 and 4,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,285.99, 18,431.73 and 4,494.60 is: 6,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,285.99 : 18,431.73 = 4,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,285.99/18,431.73 = 4,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,285.99x = 18,431.73 × 4,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,285.99x = 82,843,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,843,253.66/12,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.90

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