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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.84, 18,694.89 and 4,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.84, 18,694.89 and 4,027.15 is: 6,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.84 : 18,694.89 = 4,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.84/18,694.89 = 4,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.84x = 18,694.89 × 4,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.84x = 75,287,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287,126.26/12,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.90

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