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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.72, 18,592.93 and 4,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.72, 18,592.93 and 4,999.24 is: 7,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.72 : 18,592.93 = 4,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.72/18,592.93 = 4,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.72x = 18,592.93 × 4,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.72x = 92,950,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,950,519.37/12,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.20

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