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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.27, 18,710.78 and 4,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.27, 18,710.78 and 4,154.34 is: 6,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.27 : 18,710.78 = 4,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.27/18,710.78 = 4,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.27x = 18,710.78 × 4,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.27x = 77,730,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,730,941.79/12,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.80

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