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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.74, 18,696.93 and 3,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.74, 18,696.93 and 3,705.58 is: 5,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.74 : 18,696.93 = 3,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.74/18,696.93 = 3,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.74x = 18,696.93 × 3,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.74x = 69,282,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,282,969.87/12,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.32

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