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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.78, 18,992.67 and 3,427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.78, 18,992.67 and 3,427.78 is: 5,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.78 : 18,992.67 = 3,427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.78/18,992.67 = 3,427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.78x = 18,992.67 × 3,427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.78x = 65,102,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,102,694.37/12,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.67

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