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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.08, 18,946.58 and 4,197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.08, 18,946.58 and 4,197.34 is: 6,296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.08 : 18,946.58 = 4,197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.08/18,946.58 = 4,197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.08x = 18,946.58 × 4,197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.08x = 79,525,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,525,201.22/12,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.49

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