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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.48, 19,305.24 and 4,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.48, 19,305.24 and 4,662.48 is: 6,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.48 : 19,305.24 = 4,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.48/19,305.24 = 4,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.48x = 19,305.24 × 4,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.48x = 90,010,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010,295.40/12,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.55

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