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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.14, 18,694.80 and 4,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.14, 18,694.80 and 4,671 is: 7,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.14 : 18,694.80 = 4,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.14/18,694.80 = 4,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.14x = 18,694.80 × 4,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.14x = 87,323,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,323,410.80/12,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.16

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