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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.40, 18,546.60 and 4,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.40, 18,546.60 and 4,972.40 is: 7,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.40 : 18,546.60 = 4,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.40/18,546.60 = 4,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.40x = 18,546.60 × 4,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.40x = 92,221,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221,113.84/12,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.60

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