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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.49, 18,989.55 and 3,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.49, 18,989.55 and 3,894.48 is: 5,841.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.49 : 18,989.55 = 3,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.49/18,989.55 = 3,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.49x = 18,989.55 × 3,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.49x = 73,954,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,954,422.68/12,659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.82

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