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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.98, 18,796.99 and 4,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.98, 18,796.99 and 4,634.97 is: 6,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.98 : 18,796.99 = 4,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.98/18,796.99 = 4,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.98x = 18,796.99 × 4,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.98x = 87,123,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123,484.74/12,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.98

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