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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.14, 18,703.76 and 3,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.14, 18,703.76 and 3,235.14 is: 4,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.14 : 18,703.76 = 3,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.14/18,703.76 = 3,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.14x = 18,703.76 × 3,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.14x = 60,509,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,509,282.13/12,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.72

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