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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.92, 18,993.94 and 4,230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.92, 18,993.94 and 4,230.59 is: 6,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.92 : 18,993.94 = 4,230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.92/18,993.94 = 4,230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.92x = 18,993.94 × 4,230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.92x = 80,355,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,355,467.08/12,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.23

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