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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.44, 18,997.70 and 3,900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.44, 18,997.70 and 3,900.12 is: 5,850.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.44 : 18,997.70 = 3,900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.44/18,997.70 = 3,900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.44x = 18,997.70 × 3,900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.44x = 74,093,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,093,309.72/12,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.04

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