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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.37, 18,476.96 and 4,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.37, 18,476.96 and 4,426.02 is: 6,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.37 : 18,476.96 = 4,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.37/18,476.96 = 4,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.37x = 18,476.96 × 4,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.37x = 81,779,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779,372.37/12,325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.05

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