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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.91, 18,691.63 and 4,665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.91, 18,691.63 and 4,665.47 is: 6,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.91 : 18,691.63 = 4,665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.91/18,691.63 = 4,665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.91x = 18,691.63 × 4,665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.91x = 87,205,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,205,133.89/12,460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.30

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