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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.30, 18,698.48 and 5,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.30, 18,698.48 and 5,073.06 is: 7,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.30 : 18,698.48 = 5,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.30/18,698.48 = 5,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.30x = 18,698.48 × 5,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.30x = 94,858,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,858,522.14/12,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.03

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