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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.64, 18,649.16 and 4,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.64, 18,649.16 and 4,639.52 is: 6,960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.64 : 18,649.16 = 4,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.64/18,649.16 = 4,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.64x = 18,649.16 × 4,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.64x = 86,523,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,523,150.80/12,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.47

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