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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,393.34, 18,589.70 and 4,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,393.34, 18,589.70 and 4,997.63 is: 7,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,393.34 : 18,589.70 = 4,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,393.34/18,589.70 = 4,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,393.34x = 18,589.70 × 4,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,393.34x = 92,904,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,904,501.38/12,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.33

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