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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.50, 18,664.78 and 3,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.50, 18,664.78 and 3,083.54 is: 4,625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.50 : 18,664.78 = 3,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.50/18,664.78 = 3,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.50x = 18,664.78 × 3,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.50x = 57,553,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553,580.30/12,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.19

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