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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,446.76, 18,669.92 and 3,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,446.76, 18,669.92 and 3,086.76 is: 4,630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,446.76 : 18,669.92 = 3,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,446.76/18,669.92 = 3,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,446.76x = 18,669.92 × 3,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,446.76x = 57,629,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629,562.26/12,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.09

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