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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.47, 18,664.98 and 3,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.47, 18,664.98 and 3,083.51 is: 4,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.47 : 18,664.98 = 3,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.47/18,664.98 = 3,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.47x = 18,664.98 × 3,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.47x = 57,553,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553,637.06/12,443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.21

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