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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.83, 18,693.97 and 3,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.83, 18,693.97 and 3,695.51 is: 5,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.83 : 18,693.97 = 3,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.83/18,693.97 = 3,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.83x = 18,693.97 × 3,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.83x = 69,083,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,083,753.07/12,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.07

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