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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,454.83, 18,682.25 and 5,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,454.83, 18,682.25 and 5,059.26 is: 7,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,454.83 : 18,682.25 = 5,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,454.83/18,682.25 = 5,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,454.83x = 18,682.25 × 5,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,454.83x = 94,518,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,518,334.84/12,454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.89

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