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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.40, 18,996.60 and 3,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.40, 18,996.60 and 3,430.40 is: 5,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.40 : 18,996.60 = 3,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.40/18,996.60 = 3,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.40x = 18,996.60 × 3,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.40x = 65,165,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,165,936.64/12,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.60

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