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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,522.60, 18,783.90 and 4,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,522.60, 18,783.90 and 4,730.40 is: 7,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,522.60 : 18,783.90 = 4,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,522.60/18,783.90 = 4,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,522.60x = 18,783.90 × 4,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,522.60x = 88,855,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855,360.56/12,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.60

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