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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.92, 18,954.56 and 4,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.92, 18,954.56 and 4,844.13 is: 7,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.92 : 18,954.56 = 4,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.92/18,954.56 = 4,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.92x = 18,954.56 × 4,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.92x = 91,818,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,818,352.73/12,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.46

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