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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.52, 18,474.22 and 4,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.52, 18,474.22 and 4,524.76 is: 6,786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.52 : 18,474.22 = 4,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.52/18,474.22 = 4,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.52x = 18,474.22 × 4,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.52x = 83,591,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,591,411.69/12,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.93

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