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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.20, 18,998.04 and 4,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.20, 18,998.04 and 4,354.78 is: 6,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.20 : 18,998.04 = 4,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.20/18,998.04 = 4,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.20x = 18,998.04 × 4,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.20x = 82,732,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,732,284.63/12,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.25

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