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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.60, 18,546.90 and 4,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.60, 18,546.90 and 4,970.20 is: 7,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.60 : 18,546.90 = 4,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.60/18,546.90 = 4,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.60x = 18,546.90 × 4,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.60x = 92,181,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,181,802.38/12,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.30

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