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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.63, 18,989.44 and 3,425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.63, 18,989.44 and 3,425.63 is: 5,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.63 : 18,989.44 = 3,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.63/18,989.44 = 3,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.63x = 18,989.44 × 3,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.63x = 65,050,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,050,691.84/12,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.44

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