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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.70, 18,997.03 and 3,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.70, 18,997.03 and 3,430.70 is: 5,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.70 : 18,997.03 = 3,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.70/18,997.03 = 3,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.70x = 18,997.03 × 3,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.70x = 65,173,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,173,110.82/12,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.04

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