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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.72, 18,998.58 and 3,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.72, 18,998.58 and 3,431.72 is: 5,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.72 : 18,998.58 = 3,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.72/18,998.58 = 3,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.72x = 18,998.58 × 3,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.72x = 65,197,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,197,789.80/12,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.58

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