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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.53, 18,992.97 and 3,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.53, 18,992.97 and 3,902.46 is: 5,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.53 : 18,992.97 = 3,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.53/18,992.97 = 3,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.53x = 18,992.97 × 3,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.53x = 74,119,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119,305.71/12,661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.90

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