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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.83, 18,671.27 and 5,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.83, 18,671.27 and 5,050.31 is: 7,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.83 : 18,671.27 = 5,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.83/18,671.27 = 5,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.83x = 18,671.27 × 5,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.83x = 94,295,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295,582.99/12,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.27

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