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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462, 18,693.36 and 3,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462, 18,693.36 and 3,228 is: 4,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462 : 18,693.36 = 3,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462/18,693.36 = 3,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462x = 18,693.36 × 3,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462x = 60,342,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342,166.08/12,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.09

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