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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.67, 18,645.40 and 4,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.67, 18,645.40 and 4,638.88 is: 6,958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.67 : 18,645.40 = 4,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.67/18,645.40 = 4,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.67x = 18,645.40 × 4,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.67x = 86,493,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,493,656.73/12,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.08

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