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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.44, 18,996.70 and 5,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.44, 18,996.70 and 5,272.92 is: 7,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.44 : 18,996.70 = 5,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.44/18,996.70 = 5,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.44x = 18,996.70 × 5,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.44x = 100,168,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,168,079.36/12,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.02

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