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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.77, 18,995.51 and 5,641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.77, 18,995.51 and 5,641.99 is: 8,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.77 : 18,995.51 = 5,641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.77/18,995.51 = 5,641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.77x = 18,995.51 × 5,641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.77x = 107,172,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,172,444.08/12,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.92

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