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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.46, 18,462.78 and 4,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.46, 18,462.78 and 4,913.82 is: 7,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.46 : 18,462.78 = 4,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.46/18,462.78 = 4,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.46x = 18,462.78 × 4,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.46x = 90,722,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,722,777.62/12,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.97

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