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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.13, 18,987.19 and 3,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.13, 18,987.19 and 3,424.13 is: 5,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.13 : 18,987.19 = 3,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.13/18,987.19 = 3,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.13x = 18,987.19 × 3,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.13x = 65,014,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,014,606.89/12,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.19

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