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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.03, 18,434.48 and 4,504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.03, 18,434.48 and 4,504.02 is: 6,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.03 : 18,434.48 = 4,504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.03/18,434.48 = 4,504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.03x = 18,434.48 × 4,504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.03x = 83,029,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029,244.09/12,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.98

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