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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.76, 18,814.62 and 4,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.76, 18,814.62 and 4,337 is: 6,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.76 : 18,814.62 = 4,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.76/18,814.62 = 4,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.76x = 18,814.62 × 4,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.76x = 81,599,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,599,006.94/12,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.52

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