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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.63, 18,551.34 and 4,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.63, 18,551.34 and 4,972.60 is: 7,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.63 : 18,551.34 = 4,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.63/18,551.34 = 4,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.63x = 18,551.34 × 4,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.63x = 92,248,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,393.28/12,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.05

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