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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.91, 18,994.68 and 4,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.91, 18,994.68 and 4,344.02 is: 6,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.91 : 18,994.68 = 4,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.91/18,994.68 = 4,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.91x = 18,994.68 × 4,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.91x = 82,513,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,513,269.81/12,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.65

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