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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.99, 18,511.28 and 4,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.99, 18,511.28 and 4,550.27 is: 6,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.99 : 18,511.28 = 4,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.99/18,511.28 = 4,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.99x = 18,511.28 × 4,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.99x = 84,231,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,231,299.29/12,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.09

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