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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.44, 18,752.84 and 5,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.44, 18,752.84 and 5,474.82 is: 8,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.44 : 18,752.84 = 5,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.44/18,752.84 = 5,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.44x = 18,752.84 × 5,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.44x = 102,668,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,668,423.49/12,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.50

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