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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.78, 18,467.70 and 4,916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.78, 18,467.70 and 4,916.84 is: 7,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.78 : 18,467.70 = 4,916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.78/18,467.70 = 4,916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.78x = 18,467.70 × 4,916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.78x = 90,802,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,802,726.07/12,311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.27

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