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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.99, 18,999.08 and 4,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.99, 18,999.08 and 4,774.09 is: 7,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.99 : 18,999.08 = 4,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.99/18,999.08 = 4,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.99x = 18,999.08 × 4,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.99x = 90,703,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,703,247.66/12,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.08

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