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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.67, 18,706.83 and 4,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.67, 18,706.83 and 4,150.35 is: 6,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.67 : 18,706.83 = 4,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.67/18,706.83 = 4,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.67x = 18,706.83 × 4,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.67x = 77,639,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,639,891.89/12,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.80

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