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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.95, 18,997.38 and 3,430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.95, 18,997.38 and 3,430.95 is: 5,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.95 : 18,997.38 = 3,430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.95/18,997.38 = 3,430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.95x = 18,997.38 × 3,430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.95x = 65,179,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179,060.91/12,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.41

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