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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.94, 18,979.95 and 6,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.94, 18,979.95 and 6,410.36 is: 9,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.94 : 18,979.95 = 6,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.94/18,979.95 = 6,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.94x = 18,979.95 × 6,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.94x = 121,668,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,668,312.28/12,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.98

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