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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.95, 18,996.22 and 7,119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.95, 18,996.22 and 7,119.39 is: 10,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.95 : 18,996.22 = 7,119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.95/18,996.22 = 7,119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.95x = 18,996.22 × 7,119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.95x = 135,241,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,241,403.72/12,661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.93

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