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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.02, 18,473.47 and 4,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.02, 18,473.47 and 4,524.26 is: 6,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.02 : 18,473.47 = 4,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.02/18,473.47 = 4,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.02x = 18,473.47 × 4,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.02x = 83,578,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,781.38/12,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.18

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