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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.05, 18,499.93 and 4,540.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.05, 18,499.93 and 4,540.25 is: 6,811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.05 : 18,499.93 = 4,540.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.05/18,499.93 = 4,540.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.05x = 18,499.93 × 4,540.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.05x = 83,994,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,994,342.08/12,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.06

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