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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,308.34, 18,451.14 and 4,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,308.34, 18,451.14 and 4,911 is: 7,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,308.34 : 18,451.14 = 4,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,308.34/18,451.14 = 4,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,308.34x = 18,451.14 × 4,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,308.34x = 90,613,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,613,548.54/12,308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.96

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