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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.29, 18,714.77 and 4,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.29, 18,714.77 and 4,469.45 is: 6,704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.29 : 18,714.77 = 4,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.29/18,714.77 = 4,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.29x = 18,714.77 × 4,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.29x = 83,644,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,728.78/12,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.83

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