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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.65, 18,445.19 and 4,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.65, 18,445.19 and 4,396.86 is: 6,596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.65 : 18,445.19 = 4,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.65/18,445.19 = 4,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.65x = 18,445.19 × 4,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.65x = 81,100,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,100,896.12/12,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.44

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