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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.08, 18,991.08 and 4,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.08, 18,991.08 and 4,341.76 is: 6,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.08 : 18,991.08 = 4,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.08/18,991.08 = 4,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.08x = 18,991.08 × 4,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.08x = 82,454,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,454,711.50/12,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.94

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