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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,379.67, 18,569.32 and 4,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,379.67, 18,569.32 and 4,983.94 is: 7,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,379.67 : 18,569.32 = 4,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,379.67/18,569.32 = 4,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,379.67x = 18,569.32 × 4,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,379.67x = 92,548,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,548,258.95/12,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.83

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