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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.41, 18,958.46 and 3,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.41, 18,958.46 and 3,404.25 is: 5,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.41 : 18,958.46 = 3,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.41/18,958.46 = 3,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.41x = 18,958.46 × 3,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.41x = 64,539,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,539,320.43/12,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.79

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