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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.83, 18,529.72 and 4,960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.83, 18,529.72 and 4,960.48 is: 7,442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.83 : 18,529.72 = 4,960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.83/18,529.72 = 4,960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.83x = 18,529.72 × 4,960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.83x = 91,916,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,916,305.47/12,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.12

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