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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,304.73, 18,458.93 and 4,512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,304.73, 18,458.93 and 4,512.94 is: 6,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,304.73 : 18,458.93 = 4,512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,304.73/18,458.93 = 4,512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,304.73x = 18,458.93 × 4,512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,304.73x = 83,304,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,008.69/12,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.08

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