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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.32, 18,998.52 and 3,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.32, 18,998.52 and 3,903.44 is: 5,854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.32 : 18,998.52 = 3,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.32/18,998.52 = 3,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.32x = 18,998.52 × 3,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.32x = 74,159,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159,582.91/12,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.86

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