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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.81, 18,714.66 and 4,684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.81, 18,714.66 and 4,684.69 is: 7,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.81 : 18,714.66 = 4,684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.81/18,714.66 = 4,684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.81x = 18,714.66 × 4,684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.81x = 87,672,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,672,380.56/12,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.39

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