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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,646.33, 18,966.06 and 3,761.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,646.33, 18,966.06 and 3,761.64 is: 5,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,646.33 : 18,966.06 = 3,761.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,646.33/18,966.06 = 3,761.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,646.33x = 18,966.06 × 3,761.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,646.33x = 71,343,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,489.94/12,646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.44

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