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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.94, 18,753.59 and 5,475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.94, 18,753.59 and 5,475.33 is: 8,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.94 : 18,753.59 = 5,475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.94/18,753.59 = 5,475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.94x = 18,753.59 × 5,475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.94x = 102,681,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,681,972.79/12,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.25

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