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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.62, 18,694.45 and 4,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.62, 18,694.45 and 4,669.96 is: 7,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.62 : 18,694.45 = 4,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.62/18,694.45 = 4,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.62x = 18,694.45 × 4,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.62x = 87,302,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302,333.72/12,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.89

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