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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.95, 18,709.94 and 4,680.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.95, 18,709.94 and 4,680.29 is: 7,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.95 : 18,709.94 = 4,680.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.95/18,709.94 = 4,680.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.95x = 18,709.94 × 4,680.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.95x = 87,568,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,568,003.56/12,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.38

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