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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.80, 18,995.70 and 4,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.80, 18,995.70 and 4,342.70 is: 6,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.80 : 18,995.70 = 4,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.80/18,995.70 = 4,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.80x = 18,995.70 × 4,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.80x = 82,492,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,492,626.39/12,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.05

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