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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.74, 18,946.61 and 4,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.74, 18,946.61 and 4,732.43 is: 7,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.74 : 18,946.61 = 4,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.74/18,946.61 = 4,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.74x = 18,946.61 × 4,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.74x = 89,663,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,663,404.91/12,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.83

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