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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,446.28, 18,669.49 and 3,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,446.28, 18,669.49 and 3,681.27 is: 5,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,446.28 : 18,669.49 = 3,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,446.28/18,669.49 = 3,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,446.28x = 18,669.49 × 3,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,446.28x = 68,727,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727,433.45/12,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.93

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