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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.17, 18,982.71 and 3,421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.17, 18,982.71 and 3,421.17 is: 5,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.17 : 18,982.71 = 3,421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.17/18,982.71 = 3,421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.17x = 18,982.71 × 3,421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.17x = 64,943,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943,077.97/12,655.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.74

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