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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.36, 18,979.47 and 4,332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.36, 18,979.47 and 4,332.66 is: 6,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.36 : 18,979.47 = 4,332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.36/18,979.47 = 4,332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.36x = 18,979.47 × 4,332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.36x = 82,231,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231,590.49/12,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.82

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