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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.08, 18,716.27 and 4,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.08, 18,716.27 and 4,684.50 is: 7,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.08 : 18,716.27 = 4,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.08/18,716.27 = 4,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.08x = 18,716.27 × 4,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.08x = 87,676,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676,343.39/12,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.12

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