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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.08, 18,632.47 and 4,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.08, 18,632.47 and 4,305.33 is: 6,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.08 : 18,632.47 = 4,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.08/18,632.47 = 4,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.08x = 18,632.47 × 4,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.08x = 80,218,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,218,932.07/12,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.33

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