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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.73, 18,674.43 and 4,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.73, 18,674.43 and 4,131.19 is: 6,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.73 : 18,674.43 = 4,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.73/18,674.43 = 4,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.73x = 18,674.43 × 4,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.73x = 77,147,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,147,618.47/12,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.24

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