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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.88, 18,475.92 and 4,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.88, 18,475.92 and 4,520.76 is: 6,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.88 : 18,475.92 = 4,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.88/18,475.92 = 4,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.88x = 18,475.92 × 4,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.88x = 83,525,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525,200.10/12,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.11

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