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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.24, 18,991.20 and 4,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.24, 18,991.20 and 4,870.20 is: 7,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.24 : 18,991.20 = 4,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.24/18,991.20 = 4,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.24x = 18,991.20 × 4,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.24x = 92,490,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,490,942.24/12,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.89

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