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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.29, 18,580.55 and 4,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.29, 18,580.55 and 4,993.76 is: 7,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.29 : 18,580.55 = 4,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.29/18,580.55 = 4,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.29x = 18,580.55 × 4,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.29x = 92,786,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786,689.50/12,391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.06

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