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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.09, 18,444.46 and 4,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.09, 18,444.46 and 4,503.30 is: 6,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.09 : 18,444.46 = 4,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.09/18,444.46 = 4,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.09x = 18,444.46 × 4,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.09x = 83,060,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060,936.72/12,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,755.62

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