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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.92, 18,695.22 and 3,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.92, 18,695.22 and 3,230.92 is: 4,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.92 : 18,695.22 = 3,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.92/18,695.22 = 3,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.92x = 18,695.22 × 3,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.92x = 60,402,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402,760.20/12,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.82

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