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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.91, 18,527.84 and 4,954.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.91, 18,527.84 and 4,954.37 is: 7,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.91 : 18,527.84 = 4,954.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.91/18,527.84 = 4,954.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.91x = 18,527.84 × 4,954.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.91x = 91,793,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,793,675.83/12,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.75

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