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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.49, 18,909.46 and 3,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.49, 18,909.46 and 3,246.40 is: 4,869.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.49 : 18,909.46 = 3,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.49/18,909.46 = 3,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.49x = 18,909.46 × 3,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.49x = 61,387,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387,670.94/12,606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.53

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