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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,644.70, 18,982.65 and 7,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,644.70, 18,982.65 and 7,964.70 is: 11,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,644.70 : 18,982.65 = 7,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,644.70/18,982.65 = 7,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,644.70x = 18,982.65 × 7,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,644.70x = 151,191,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,191,112.46/12,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.88

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