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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.19, 18,996.33 and 5,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.19, 18,996.33 and 5,272.66 is: 7,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.19 : 18,996.33 = 5,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.19/18,996.33 = 5,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.19x = 18,996.33 × 5,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.19x = 100,161,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,161,189.34/12,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.63

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