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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.58, 18,697.14 and 3,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.58, 18,697.14 and 3,700.11 is: 5,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.58 : 18,697.14 = 3,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.58/18,697.14 = 3,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.58x = 18,697.14 × 3,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.58x = 69,181,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181,474.69/12,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.25

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