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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.66, 18,698.42 and 4,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.66, 18,698.42 and 4,146.34 is: 6,219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.66 : 18,698.42 = 4,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.66/18,698.42 = 4,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.66x = 18,698.42 × 4,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.66x = 77,530,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,530,006.78/12,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.49

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