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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.04, 18,538.52 and 4,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.04, 18,538.52 and 4,958.24 is: 7,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.04 : 18,538.52 = 4,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.04/18,538.52 = 4,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.04x = 18,538.52 × 4,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.04x = 91,918,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,918,431.40/12,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.34

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