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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.04, 18,968.58 and 7,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.04, 18,968.58 and 7,098.36 is: 10,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.04 : 18,968.58 = 7,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.04/18,968.58 = 7,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.04x = 18,968.58 × 7,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.04x = 134,645,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645,809.53/12,662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.82

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