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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.32, 18,998.88 and 5,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.32, 18,998.88 and 5,264.76 is: 7,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.32 : 18,998.88 = 5,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.32/18,998.88 = 5,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.32x = 18,998.88 × 5,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.32x = 100,024,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,024,543.47/12,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.14

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