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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.74, 18,998.46 and 3,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.74, 18,998.46 and 3,901.46 is: 5,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.74 : 18,998.46 = 3,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.74/18,998.46 = 3,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.74x = 18,998.46 × 3,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.74x = 74,121,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,121,731.75/12,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.68

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