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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639, 18,958.50 and 3,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639, 18,958.50 and 3,405 is: 5,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639 : 18,958.50 = 3,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639/18,958.50 = 3,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639x = 18,958.50 × 3,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639x = 64,553,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553,692.50/12,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.50

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