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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,644.33, 18,967.40 and 4,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,644.33, 18,967.40 and 4,853.14 is: 7,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,644.33 : 18,967.40 = 4,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,644.33/18,967.40 = 4,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,644.33x = 18,967.40 × 4,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,644.33x = 92,051,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,051,447.64/12,644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.06

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