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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.62, 18,649.20 and 4,639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.62, 18,649.20 and 4,639.50 is: 6,960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.62 : 18,649.20 = 4,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.62/18,649.20 = 4,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.62x = 18,649.20 × 4,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.62x = 86,522,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,522,963.40/12,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.47

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