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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.54, 18,704.40 and 3,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.54, 18,704.40 and 3,702.46 is: 5,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.54 : 18,704.40 = 3,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.54/18,704.40 = 3,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.54x = 18,704.40 × 3,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.54x = 69,252,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,252,288.08/12,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.61

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