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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,629.83, 18,920.49 and 7,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,629.83, 18,920.49 and 7,066.31 is: 10,585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,629.83 : 18,920.49 = 7,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,629.83/18,920.49 = 7,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,629.83x = 18,920.49 × 7,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,629.83x = 133,698,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,698,047.69/12,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.89

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