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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.79, 18,706.96 and 4,149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.79, 18,706.96 and 4,149.01 is: 6,224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.79 : 18,706.96 = 4,149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.79/18,706.96 = 4,149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.79x = 18,706.96 × 4,149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.79x = 77,615,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,615,377.12/12,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.28

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