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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,440.54, 18,665.68 and 4,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,440.54, 18,665.68 and 4,647.54 is: 6,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,440.54 : 18,665.68 = 4,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,440.54/18,665.68 = 4,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,440.54x = 18,665.68 × 4,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,440.54x = 86,749,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,494.43/12,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.13

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