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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.53, 18,988.97 and 3,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.53, 18,988.97 and 3,774.48 is: 5,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.53 : 18,988.97 = 3,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.53/18,988.97 = 3,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.53x = 18,988.97 × 3,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.53x = 71,673,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,673,392.54/12,661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.72

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