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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.95, 19,004.08 and 3,903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.95, 19,004.08 and 3,903.15 is: 5,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.95 : 19,004.08 = 3,903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.95/19,004.08 = 3,903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.95x = 19,004.08 × 3,903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.95x = 74,175,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175,774.85/12,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.85

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