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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.24, 18,544.50 and 4,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.24, 18,544.50 and 4,965.60 is: 7,448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.24 : 18,544.50 = 4,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.24/18,544.50 = 4,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.24x = 18,544.50 × 4,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.24x = 92,084,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,084,569.20/12,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.26

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