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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.08, 18,998.45 and 4,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.08, 18,998.45 and 4,344.94 is: 6,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.08 : 18,998.45 = 4,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.08/18,998.45 = 4,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.08x = 18,998.45 × 4,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.08x = 82,547,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,547,143.66/12,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.21

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