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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.44, 18,993.32 and 4,338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.44, 18,993.32 and 4,338.23 is: 6,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.44 : 18,993.32 = 4,338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.44/18,993.32 = 4,338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.44x = 18,993.32 × 4,338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.44x = 82,397,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,397,290.23/12,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.25

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