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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.95, 18,669.89 and 6,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.95, 18,669.89 and 6,598.13 is: 9,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.95 : 18,669.89 = 6,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.95/18,669.89 = 6,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.95x = 18,669.89 × 6,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.95x = 123,186,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,186,284.45/12,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.09

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