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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.68, 18,987.96 and 3,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.68, 18,987.96 and 3,424.68 is: 5,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.68 : 18,987.96 = 3,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.68/18,987.96 = 3,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.68x = 18,987.96 × 3,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.68x = 65,027,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027,686.85/12,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.00

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