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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.38, 18,999.54 and 4,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.38, 18,999.54 and 4,348.80 is: 6,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.38 : 18,999.54 = 4,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.38/18,999.54 = 4,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.38x = 18,999.54 × 4,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.38x = 82,625,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,625,199.55/12,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.19

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