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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,381.93, 18,573.84 and 4,986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,381.93, 18,573.84 and 4,986.45 is: 7,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,381.93 : 18,573.84 = 4,986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,381.93/18,573.84 = 4,986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,381.93x = 18,573.84 × 4,986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,381.93x = 92,617,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617,524.47/12,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.06

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