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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.66, 18,983.49 and 3,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.66, 18,983.49 and 3,295.65 is: 4,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.66 : 18,983.49 = 3,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.66/18,983.49 = 3,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.66x = 18,983.49 × 3,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.66x = 62,562,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562,926.83/12,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.48

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