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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,551.18, 18,814.81 and 4,226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,551.18, 18,814.81 and 4,226.91 is: 6,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,551.18 : 18,814.81 = 4,226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,551.18/18,814.81 = 4,226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,551.18x = 18,814.81 × 4,226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,551.18x = 79,528,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,487.40/12,551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.34

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