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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.48, 18,996.24 and 3,897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.48, 18,996.24 and 3,897.06 is: 5,846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.48 : 18,996.24 = 3,897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.48/18,996.24 = 3,897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.48x = 18,996.24 × 3,897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.48x = 74,029,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,029,487.05/12,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.37

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