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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.62, 18,595.98 and 4,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.62, 18,595.98 and 4,995.27 is: 7,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.62 : 18,595.98 = 4,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.62/18,595.98 = 4,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.62x = 18,595.98 × 4,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.62x = 92,891,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,891,941.01/12,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.54

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