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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.81, 18,995.72 and 3,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.81, 18,995.72 and 3,303.82 is: 4,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.81 : 18,995.72 = 3,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.81/18,995.72 = 3,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.81x = 18,995.72 × 3,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.81x = 62,758,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758,358.61/12,663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.72

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