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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.68, 18,961.02 and 3,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.68, 18,961.02 and 3,406.68 is: 5,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.68 : 18,961.02 = 3,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.68/18,961.02 = 3,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.68x = 18,961.02 × 3,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.68x = 64,594,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,127.61/12,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.02

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