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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.02, 18,706.77 and 4,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.02, 18,706.77 and 4,680.06 is: 7,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.02 : 18,706.77 = 4,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.02/18,706.77 = 4,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.02x = 18,706.77 × 4,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.02x = 87,548,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,548,806.01/12,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.31

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