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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.92, 18,698.16 and 4,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.92, 18,698.16 and 4,569 is: 6,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.92 : 18,698.16 = 4,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.92/18,698.16 = 4,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.92x = 18,698.16 × 4,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.92x = 85,431,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,431,893.04/12,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.69

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