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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.60, 18,999.80 and 3,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.60, 18,999.80 and 3,306.60 is: 4,959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.60 : 18,999.80 = 3,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.60/18,999.80 = 3,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.60x = 18,999.80 × 3,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.60x = 62,824,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,824,738.68/12,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.87

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