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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.50, 18,498.76 and 4,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.50, 18,498.76 and 4,124.50 is: 6,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.50 : 18,498.76 = 4,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.50/18,498.76 = 4,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.50x = 18,498.76 × 4,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.50x = 76,298,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,298,135.62/12,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.75

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