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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.48, 18,679.80 and 9,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.48, 18,679.80 and 9,136.40 is: 13,685.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.48 : 18,679.80 = 9,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.48/18,679.80 = 9,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.48x = 18,679.80 × 9,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.48x = 170,666,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,666,124.72/12,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.61

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