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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.63, 18,696.91 and 4,567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.63, 18,696.91 and 4,567.74 is: 6,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.63 : 18,696.91 = 4,567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.63/18,696.91 = 4,567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.63x = 18,696.91 × 4,567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.63x = 85,402,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,402,550.72/12,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.59

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