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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.85, 18,706.34 and 5,076.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.85, 18,706.34 and 5,076.41 is: 7,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.85 : 18,706.34 = 5,076.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.85/18,706.34 = 5,076.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.85x = 18,706.34 × 5,076.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.85x = 94,960,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,960,970.60/12,466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.08

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