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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.26, 18,523.77 and 4,451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.26, 18,523.77 and 4,451.95 is: 6,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.26 : 18,523.77 = 4,451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.26/18,523.77 = 4,451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.26x = 18,523.77 × 4,451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.26x = 82,466,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,466,897.85/12,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,677.34

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