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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.99, 18,966.78 and 4,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.99, 18,966.78 and 4,327.31 is: 6,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.99 : 18,966.78 = 4,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.99/18,966.78 = 4,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.99x = 18,966.78 × 4,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.99x = 82,075,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,075,020.29/12,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.61

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