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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.01, 18,439.52 and 4,502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.01, 18,439.52 and 4,502.43 is: 6,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.01 : 18,439.52 = 4,502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.01/18,439.52 = 4,502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.01x = 18,439.52 × 4,502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.01x = 83,022,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,022,625.52/12,293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.65

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