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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.53, 18,451.49 and 4,504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.53, 18,451.49 and 4,504.34 is: 6,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.53 : 18,451.49 = 4,504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.53/18,451.49 = 4,504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.53x = 18,451.49 × 4,504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.53x = 83,111,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111,669.69/12,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.50

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