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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.90, 19,003.05 and 6,427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.90, 19,003.05 and 6,427.74 is: 9,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.90 : 19,003.05 = 6,427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.90/19,003.05 = 6,427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.90x = 19,003.05 × 6,427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.90x = 122,146,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,146,664.61/12,666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.98

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