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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,431.88, 18,647.70 and 3,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,431.88, 18,647.70 and 3,666.66 is: 5,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,431.88 : 18,647.70 = 3,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,431.88/18,647.70 = 3,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,431.88x = 18,647.70 × 3,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,431.88x = 68,374,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,374,775.68/12,431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.95

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