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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.60, 18,983.30 and 3,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.60, 18,983.30 and 3,295.60 is: 4,943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.60 : 18,983.30 = 3,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.60/18,983.30 = 3,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.60x = 18,983.30 × 3,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.60x = 62,561,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561,363.48/12,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.37

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