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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.24, 18,644.70 and 4,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.24, 18,644.70 and 4,638 is: 6,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.24 : 18,644.70 = 4,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.24/18,644.70 = 4,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.24x = 18,644.70 × 4,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.24x = 86,474,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,474,118.60/12,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.31

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