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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.30, 18,690.52 and 3,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.30, 18,690.52 and 3,695.28 is: 5,542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.30 : 18,690.52 = 3,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.30/18,690.52 = 3,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.30x = 18,690.52 × 3,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.30x = 69,066,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,066,704.75/12,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.94

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