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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.18, 18,908.33 and 4,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.18, 18,908.33 and 4,814.14 is: 7,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.18 : 18,908.33 = 4,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.18/18,908.33 = 4,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.18x = 18,908.33 × 4,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.18x = 91,027,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,027,347.79/12,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.28

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