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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.64, 18,711.84 and 6,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.64, 18,711.84 and 6,146.52 is: 9,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.64 : 18,711.84 = 6,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.64/18,711.84 = 6,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.64x = 18,711.84 × 6,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.64x = 115,012,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,012,698.80/12,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.03

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