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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.12, 18,657.44 and 4,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.12, 18,657.44 and 4,645 is: 6,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.12 : 18,657.44 = 4,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.12/18,657.44 = 4,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.12x = 18,657.44 × 4,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.12x = 86,663,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,663,808.80/12,436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.72

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