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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.60, 18,491.40 and 4,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.60, 18,491.40 and 4,933.20 is: 7,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.60 : 18,491.40 = 4,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.60/18,491.40 = 4,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.60x = 18,491.40 × 4,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.60x = 91,221,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,221,774.48/12,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.80

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