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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.64, 18,709.20 and 4,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.64, 18,709.20 and 4,680.12 is: 7,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.64 : 18,709.20 = 4,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.64/18,709.20 = 4,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.64x = 18,709.20 × 4,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.64x = 87,561,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561,301.10/12,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.40

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