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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.33, 18,967.98 and 3,411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.33, 18,967.98 and 3,411.33 is: 5,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.33 : 18,967.98 = 3,411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.33/18,967.98 = 3,411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.33x = 18,967.98 × 3,411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.33x = 64,706,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,706,039.21/12,645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.99

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