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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.81, 18,696.69 and 5,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.81, 18,696.69 and 5,069.97 is: 7,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.81 : 18,696.69 = 5,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.81/18,696.69 = 5,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.81x = 18,696.69 × 5,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.81x = 94,791,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791,657.40/12,465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.13

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