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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.10, 18,998.73 and 3,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.10, 18,998.73 and 3,306.36 is: 4,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.10 : 18,998.73 = 3,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.10/18,998.73 = 3,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.10x = 18,998.73 × 3,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.10x = 62,816,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,816,640.92/12,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.82

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