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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.40, 18,998.46 and 3,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.40, 18,998.46 and 3,900.48 is: 5,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.40 : 18,998.46 = 3,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.40/18,998.46 = 3,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.40x = 18,998.46 × 3,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.40x = 74,103,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,103,113.26/12,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.83

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