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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.35, 18,920.94 and 4,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.35, 18,920.94 and 4,714.37 is: 7,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.35 : 18,920.94 = 4,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.35/18,920.94 = 4,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.35x = 18,920.94 × 4,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.35x = 89,200,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200,217.30/12,618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.09

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