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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.43, 18,998.19 and 3,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.43, 18,998.19 and 3,900.30 is: 5,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.43 : 18,998.19 = 3,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.43/18,998.19 = 3,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.43x = 18,998.19 × 3,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.43x = 74,098,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,098,640.46/12,665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.46

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