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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.22, 18,441.38 and 4,503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.22, 18,441.38 and 4,503.03 is: 6,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.22 : 18,441.38 = 4,503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.22/18,441.38 = 4,503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.22x = 18,441.38 × 4,503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.22x = 83,042,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,042,087.38/12,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.56

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