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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.43, 18,489.94 and 4,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.43, 18,489.94 and 4,325.22 is: 6,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.43 : 18,489.94 = 4,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.43/18,489.94 = 4,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.43x = 18,489.94 × 4,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.43x = 79,973,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973,058.29/12,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.78

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