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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.50, 18,987.78 and 3,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.50, 18,987.78 and 3,424.50 is: 5,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.50 : 18,987.78 = 3,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.50/18,987.78 = 3,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.50x = 18,987.78 × 3,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.50x = 65,023,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023,652.61/12,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.76

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