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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.98, 18,971.61 and 6,404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.98, 18,971.61 and 6,404.33 is: 9,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.98 : 18,971.61 = 6,404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.98/18,971.61 = 6,404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.98x = 18,971.61 × 6,404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.98x = 121,500,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,500,498.50/12,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.39

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