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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.63, 18,990.94 and 3,426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.63, 18,990.94 and 3,426.63 is: 5,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.63 : 18,990.94 = 3,426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.63/18,990.94 = 3,426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.63x = 18,990.94 × 3,426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.63x = 65,074,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,074,924.73/12,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.94

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