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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.14, 18,997.39 and 7,403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.14, 18,997.39 and 7,403.57 is: 11,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.14 : 18,997.39 = 7,403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.14/18,997.39 = 7,403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.14x = 18,997.39 × 7,403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.14x = 140,648,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,648,563.43/12,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.29

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